LOSER
So please bear with me. This may seem self indulgent. I have to get it out. Maybe I am not alone in my feelings.
I work hard to stay positive, to maintain some hope as it seems to be running out. I...
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Thank you for sharing how you feel.
I cannot even begin to imagine what it would be like to go through this disease with young children (mine are all adults).
I hate the terms "fight", "battle", "winning" and "losing" BUT most of all I hate being told that the "key" to my survival is to remain "positive".
I am so sick of hearing that.
It seems that everyone is scared of cancer....and they don't like being around someone who is struggling with anything whether it is depression or any other chronic illness.
This is a journey that you do with your very few people.....only the tough can stick out the intensity of this journey. If you are fortunate, these people are the ones who meant the most to you before your cancer.
The beauty of forums like this is that you can let it all out to us....and we will understand......sometimes it is not possible to let it out to your family as you are burdening them unnecessarily.