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“How can I do that?”

by Suzanne on 13. Dec, 2010 in Cancer, Medical Experiences, Prostate Cancer, Relationships

Everything shifted today. His PSA is rising slightly but significantly enough to warrant an added medication. The progression continues – what he calls “a ticking time bomb inside me with no way to get it out.” Denial of the inevitable breaks into consciousness and plummets me into a visceral depression of mind and body. How [...]

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Who can part from a friend without shedding a tear

Advice to a Friend with Critical Illness

by Richard on 02. Aug, 2010 in Cancer, Care-giving/getting, Critical Illness, Energy: positive & negative, Healing Practices, Health & Illness, Healthy Living, Inspiration & Resiliency, Loss, Grief & Survivorship, Love, Mind body harmony, Psychology, Quality of Life, Relationships

The cell call confirmed our worst fears. “It’s not breast cancer” said our best friend’s daughter. My initial reaction was relief. “Thank God” I said. Then before I heard her next words “NO! Not good!” I knew it was worse. Days before we had discovered that something had spread to five places in our best [...]

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“I hope cancer gets cancer!”

by Suzanne on 13. Jun, 2010 in Cancer, Inspiration & Resiliency, Loss, Grief & Survivorship

A few nights ago, Richard and I entered our condo building after midnight. The streets were active with party-goers and night stalkers. My favorite doorman greeted us. I feel such an attachment to him because he was protecting the building during the aftermath of 9/11 which took place less than a mile away — at [...]

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What a Coincidence! It’s not just about the relationship but the adult children, too.

by Suzanne on 14. Apr, 2010 in Cancer, Care-giving/getting, Inspiration & Resiliency, Relationships

Have you had the experience of noticing signs all around you that give you a sense that something is happening that you don’t quite understand yet?  What I mean is that you start to see meaningful coincidences.  Jungian psychology calls this synchronicity.  Well, it seems to be happening now.

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