Need to talk

Hi @priya_09, so sorry that you have to join this club that nobody wants to be a part of. We've just begun our journey - in fact I'm literally sitting in the reception of the Royal Brisbane Womens Hospital while my incredibly strong wife Rebecca is upstairs getting her staging PET scan, so I can completely empathise.

The last few weeks have been an absolute blur for us with lack of sleep, lack of information and lack of a clear direction just making things worse. Honestly the one thing that's helped keep me sane is just being able to vent and chat here. The group here are fantastic and will definitely play a part in supporting you moving forward.

I think the most important thing for us staying positive is surrounding ourselves with a good support network, eating healthy and trying to get as much exercise as possible. We're also taking hope and positivity through stories from others - here's a book I ordered for Rebecca which I think will be useful:

Life is Tough (But So Are You)
https://www.brionybenjamin.com/book/

Also, a story from a close family friend who, despite a rough start, showed real determination

Hope that helps - please don't be afraid to message here, it really helps.

Take care,

George