Amy has just crystallized what I was thinking about 'the new normal'.
I could never have imagined giving birth and bringing up twins on my own, having a house repossessed, knowing my second husband was an abuser, surviving the death of my mother, caring for a disabled father--and now facing only a short time left.

But we DO all adjust and life does go on, it just doesn't seem like it will at the time!

My diary/journal has been ny salvation for many, many years--when ther'e been no-one else I could talk to, I can just ramble regardless!

Everyone on here is so strong and you are already all living 'a new normal'--whether still in treatment, facing recurrence, bereaved, coping with caregiving, dealing with other financial/emotional issues which may or may not be cancer-related.

Life is certainly 'a big picture' and one which can be looked at from a huge variety of angles and something new is found at each fresh viewing.

Hang in Liz, think of all the 'new normals' you've already coped with and how you've come through them--and I'm sure I'm echoing the thoughts of many when I say your 'new normal' includes the help and support which you--and Amy--continue to give to the rest of us out here.

Love Brenda x