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Support

by willow_lady on Wed May 06, 2009 12:00 AM

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Hi. My partner has MM, went through two years of chemotherapy - various trials many complications. Got the all clear and know results are positive again. Chemotheraphy has to start all over. Don't know how to be effective support. My heart feels like it is broken.

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by Heritage_Softail on Wed May 06, 2009 12:00 AM

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Willow Lady,

My wife has been with me for 1 1/2 sine DX in Nov 2007. It is a hard subject but we talk about it. Of course she waits until I want to express myself then the conversation grows from there. I am sorry you feel the way you do as I know my wife hurts at times also. I am in the middle of a chemo round now and she sees how I feel. Just her being there by my side speaks alot. You being by his side says alot. A " Willow" tree is so beautiful and strong. When the wind blows hard the branches flex and then settle down. I know you are a strong support! He has a wonderful person by his side, you. Bless you

 

Damon

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by rnmom on Fri May 29, 2009 12:00 AM

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On 5/6/2009 Heritage Softail wrote:

Willow Lady,

My wife has been with me for 1 1/2 sine DX in Nov 2007. It is a hard subject but we talk about it. Of course she waits until I want to express myself then the conversation grows from there. I am sorry you feel the way you do as I know my wife hurts at times also. I am in the middle of a chemo round now and she sees how I feel. Just her being there by my side speaks alot. You being by his side says alot. A " Willow" tree is so beautiful and strong. When the wind blows hard the branches flex and then settle down. I know you are a strong support! He has a wonderful person by his side, you. Bless you

 

Damon


 

Damon,

     that was beautiful.  My daughter age 21 is just completing her first round of chemo(6 treatments).  We were excited about the future until I decided to ask the question,"whats the plan of care afterward?"  We were told a ct-scan and another 6 rounds.  My heart broke for her.  I know I must be strong for her b/c I think she looks to me for my reactions(I am a nurse).  I also think that just being by a person's side speaks volumes.  We are there to listen, support, and even offer a shoulder if needed.  I am the lucky one to be able to be by her side!  I like the metaphor of the willow tree, how elequently described.

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