Nelie
I hope I didn't give the wrong message. Anger is an emotion, I feel it as I am sure all of you do. It most certainly has been a big part of my life that I sometimes have trouble dealing with for awhile. My intention as I am sure Brian's as well was not to make others think that everything is all right and the sun is shining. Some days I just don't want to be around anyone but I always try to find something good because that is how I get through the day.
You are absolutly correct when you said, "We don't ask non-cancer survivors to be grateful they are on this side of the grass all the time no matter what else happens in their lives-why is that fact supposed to make us cancer survivors instantly forget all the difficult after-effects we struggle with? You don't have to be glad all the time. You can be a raving cancer-survivor b*@#ch and I'll understand."
Grass, it's all mud around me! I sometimes want to tell the, "It'll be alright", never had cancer crowd to piss off and leave me alone. Just like you. Yeah, I'm ranting....sorry.
I have learned so much from everyone here and not a moment goes by that I don't remember what I've been through and I'll never forget and don't want too. Cancer sucks!! It did however bring out the best of me. I guess that was the only point I was trying to make.
Nelie, I'm not trying to offend or attack you in any way. You have and continue to be a voice of reason that I can always rely on. I admire your spirit and hope too continue learning from you.
Cheers,
Mike