Today is no better

Just wanted to say hello and let you know that you are not alone in all of this! It is a tough journey, and as a single mum I know how you feel.. it is even tougher! I am 44 years old and have a 13 year old daughter, and this journey can get bloody lonely and down right depressing! I have regular sessions with the Psychologist (cancer is her specialty) at the hospital where I'm getting treatment, and take mild antidepressants and find both incredibly helpful. They seem to stop the tears, boost the energy levels and help me function better. I find it also certainly helps to connect with others who truly know and understand what you are going through.

I noticed that you've joined the Adelaide Breast Cancer Friendship Group. I started this group up as I really felt the need to connect with others in the same boat and it is really wonderful. Groups like this seem to be lacking in Adelaide. We are a friendly, non-judgemental bunch of women from all ages (20's through to 60's) and backgrounds who meet regularly for friendship and support, and we'd love it if you could come along! Bring your daughter too if you like...we'd love to meet her! If you want to cry, you can cry...if you want to laugh, you can do that too!...you will get lots of hugs either way! We will be meeting for our next lunch (or just a coffee or cool drink if you prefer) on Friday 4th of May at 12 noon at the Aroma Cafe at the State Library on North Terrace. The central location means that we have ladies travelling from all over Adelaide to meet in one central spot which is great (I live in Surrey Downs - northern suburbs). I will be wearing a hot pink BCNA baseball cap! It would be lovely to meet another fellow Adelaidian, so I hope you can come along!

I've also found that some times friends and family just dont know what to do for us or how to help. They also dont know how we're feeling unless we tell them. If you're independent like I am, you probably dont often ask for help or let others know how you're feeling enough...I've found I need to help others to help me by letting them know how I feel. It sounds like you've done that which is great, so keep it up!

Anyway, all the best Tania. Please feel free to add me as a contact! Celeste?