well tomorrow is 5 months since i found my lump and then found this site. Apart from tomaxifen, my treatment has finished and I realise that I dont realy need the support this forum gave me any more.
From day one, it is this site that has kept me sane. At first there was valuable information form those going through the same thing, then support as I had little problems and hic-cups. There have been posts that make me laugh out loud and been a good start to the day. And then those that made me cry and made me realise I have got off lightly.
then I went through a period where answering other peoples posts helped me so much. Dont know why, but I really needed to welcome new people and answer all sorts of questions.Apparantly I have posted 1476 times, thats nearly 10 a day!
But now I hardly log on, and when I do, I no longer feel the need to hit the keyboard. so I thought rather than fade away I would say goodbye properly. I wont mention anyone in particular, but there are so many people on here that feel like old friends. And I would like to say thank you all for making this period in my life bearable.
i wish all the established troupers, and any newbies the very best . Its not been a club i would have ever wanted to join but the members have made it one I could not have done without.
That’s the sort of laughter that’s good for the soul. Nothing text book, slightly warped but just very silly and funny.
So glad you have been and are to be gone to the other side of treatment. I remember you joining us. I’ll be able to move on one day, but still pop in and grumble, winge and moan.
OAL - that was worded so lovely. I feel im still a bit of a newbie, ive had surgery just about to face the toughest part of my journey, but already i have found and this site a huge godsend so understand what you mean.
Just wanted to wish you well on the next chapter of your life x
Hi OAL, just wanted to say thank you … You were one of the first to reply when I was dx and your comments to me and others have been a great souce of strength, info, and laughter to me. I’m so please that you are through your treatment and send you all best wishes.
Hi and bye OAL. I’ve been kind of thinking the same. Wondering if I’m using the site as some kind of continual reminder, and maybe time to move on. You’ve been great to know. My other Susan Love fan. I moved her book from by bedside cabinet to the bookcase in the office just last week - maybe another sign.
It is like a wee bit of an addiction, I know. OH gets a wee bit tired of me sitting with laptop, going from Ebay to Facebook to BCC most nights.
But just wanted to say - have a happy life with lots of drumming - and wine!!
AOL, good-bye and good luck!
You’re always welcome to pop back in anytime you WANT to but hope you never again pop in because you NEED to!
Keep drumming!!
love and best wishes xx
All the very best AOL, you were the first person to acknowledge my post after initial diagnosis and pre-surgery. You told me to keep doing the exercises, what bra to buy and to ask questions, however silly you may think they are. Well after 2 lots of surgery I am still doing the exercises, still wearing my lovely soft non-underwired bra and still asking questions.
I wish you all the very best and I won’t say enjoy life to the full, because it sounds at though you do already.
OAL so sad to see you go but so glad you are moving on. You must have come on here about the same time as me. May 11th i was diag.
You have been so much help to so many people and although i dont really know you i still feel like im loosing a friend:-(as im sure do a lot of people on here. So good luck with your new chapter and when my treatment is over i will raise s glass or teo of wine to you.Thats if i can ever taste it again lol. Take care. Love Sharon xx
Thank you for your funny and really informative posts. I was one of those that you answered and it may have helped you, but it REALLY helped me! It’s great that you don’t have to come onto this site anymore, And can concentrate on drumming!
Well OAL I am going to miss your posts too. All the best. Do drop in to say hello now and again. I too feel like I am losing a friend but I can understand why you need to step away. Thank you for posting to tell us. Val