Negativity on this board!

Very well said !!!!  I completely understand maybe there should be a politically correct heading "please enter with caution " some of us sometimes just do not do too well when told someone we love has a terminal disease. 

Hi Everyone~~  while I appreciate your desire to 'let off steam' on this board when faced with a diagnosis of cancer to a family member, perhaps using the CAREGIVERS site on this message board would be more appropriate place to express your concerns.  Keeping 'positive' is a hard enough job for any patient and as this MM site is for people LIVING with multiple myeloma, you can help us all by taking your anger and frustration to a more appropriate spot. By trying to face this in and informed and positive manner you can help your loved ones best by being as strong as possible yourselves.  Patients who have the support of family and friends are so much stronger than those who must face this disease alone.  By talking with other carers you will probably gain tips to help you to help those you love.  Best wishes to you all -- we are truly blessed to have this message board for it covers everyone!!  Cath 

Happy New Year Everyone;

I'm going to share a personal experience.

My Father-in-Law (75 y.o.) recently was radiated to remove a tumor on his brain. Not doing to well from all the chemo. Has stated many times that he wishes he was dead. Well, it won't take too much longer before the Grim Reaper takes him up on the offer!

When you dwell on the negative you surround yourself with that aurora.

Personally, I don't want to be around anyone that's that negative. I'm fighting an uphill battle, I don't need someone hanging on my back.

I'm going to side with Cath on this. If you feel the need to wallow in self pity, kindly take it somewhere else. I want to focus on the positive. This board wasn't established to turn into a " offensive word removed session." It's as popular as it is because of the positive exchange of information. Let's keep the exchange upbeat and informative. Complaining isn't doing anyone any good.

Again, have a happy, healthy and positive New Year;

Kevin