don’t tell me i don’t have cancer anymore or that i “just have chemo” now.
don’t tell me to go outside and get some fresh air when i can’t be in the sun.
don’t tell me that taking a shower will make me feel better when my skin hurts too much to touch.
don’t tell me that i have the “good” kind of cancer unless you’ve had it and know how “good” it is.
don’t tell me how nicely shaped my bald head is.
don’t tell me how tired you are.
don’t tell me you’ll be there for me and then not follow through.
don’t tell me your medical opinion unless you’re my oncologist.
don’t tell me how to be me. you aren’t.
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August 26, 2008 at 9:39 am
Jessica
Even though I don’t write often, please know that I admire your courage and I think of you often.
August 19, 2008 at 10:42 am
Bess
how about i just tell you I am still amazed at how large your melons are now. . . . . . go Nugget with your super powers!
August 19, 2008 at 3:03 am
Tante
I love you and how raw you are. You inspire me. xo
August 18, 2008 at 8:39 am
Jocelyne
checking in on you. And while you surely don’t need my permission, vent away my dear! It was so nice seeing you and NuggetDaddy and Nugget take a little break to celebrate. That Nugget is too adorable for words.
August 17, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Michelle
I think about you everyday.
August 17, 2008 at 12:29 am
Breanne
Thank you so much for writing. Virtual hugs sent your way…
August 16, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Jeni
Do you know how much I love you? I am so glad to call you friend.
xoxo
August 16, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Rose
I have an addition:
Don’t tell me I look good in a doubting voice as if you can tell whether or not I have cancer and how advanced it is by the way I look on the outside.
August 16, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Maria
Can I tell you that I think you are an amazing person, and I want to hug you right now…except I know your skin hurts, so I’d probably just smile. Here’s a virtual hug!