FREE YOURSELF...MY JOURNEY
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Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
It's not just a saying...
It IS the facts of life.
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Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Chronic illness. Failing health. Not supporting one another... unconditionally.
That is what ruins people.
#Facts Of Life.
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
No more scans, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear testing...
Imaging.
That's how it happens folks.
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Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Maybe just seeing the word, malignant... it just hit differently for me.
Maybe it was the surgeon's pat on my shoulder, after talking to me.... "Good job for making it this far!"
Regardless...
I don't think you can ever be prepared, for what you face head-on... when that tumor comes back full force. When it once again, reaches it's full potential. The non-stop pain, deep body aches and just knowing this battle... is about to really take another turn.
You give it... everything you got!
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Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
My mom said, she doesn't visit nor has visited over the past 6 years.... because she is allergic to cats.
Per surgeon, when asked about support from family... his response,
"There are many allergy medications and even an EPI pen available. There is no excuse for not being there for your kids when it comes to their health."
I made contact with the funeral home today, and estate attorney. My cousin suggested that my father fronts both bills because as she said, "Your grandmother left money for the family and for important matters. This is important."
If I need to set up a GoFundMe, I will let everyone know by late next week.
I feel like, I got most everything accomplished on my wishes, minus finishing my own obituary. I can't fathom anyone else writing it for me. Especially those who chose not to be there during the hard times, as well during and after oncology treatments. They need to understand, those decisions and how you treated me were never OK. I also need to work with the funeral home on making sure there is a pastor who will be present during the entire crematory process. I want the clergy to hear my voice, at least once on the phone, to learn a bit about myself... my back story. I don't want to be just another shell that's left of oneself... another crematory service to attend. It's important to me... that he or she learns about my life. I also want clergy to be 100% present through the entire process for me... my body. I never had that unconditional support from family... so it's extremely important to me, that I am still respected. My body is still respected, all the way to giving those on the will, my cremains.
Any parent, or parents should per professional, "Be fully aware of a son or daughter's final wishes. That includes, asking if they have clothes they desire for funeral services, passwords of accounts, copy of will, and anything else of importance. It's normal to ask of these things." I brought this up to my mom on the phone, because they have not, nor ever asked of any of the mentioned.
I asked my mom point blank, "How are you going to know where anything is at, if you never asked? Her reply, "I'll just walk around the house." How is she, after my passing, going to just come on over... and walk around my house that has cats.?.. You see my point and doctors points... exact! You are allergic to cats, but I haven't heard of my mom ever mentioning any allergist?. Just coming over to a house of the deceased, as well, doesn't always work folks, and no one should assume anything with family. People hide things, lock up things, and so on and so on... My Grandmother hid things under carpet for crying out loud.
It's concerning. It's not ok. You should already know... want to know. Parents should be asking all of these extremely important questions. Her response, now has me resorting back on a few final wishes, especially with the estate attorney. However, I no longer argue with people... my energy is reserved for myself. It's important to be selfish now in my life. That's energy, I now need.
In the end, my greatest wish, is that this podcast teaches everyone that those that are sick, deserve unconditional EVERYTHING. Unconditional Love, Unconditional Support. It should come to those who should be supportive to you as a patient... as easy as air you breathe.
*A grave lesson for everyone.
*An important reminder for all.
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Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Seeing the words, "Malignant" on a report, holds far more power, than hearing it.
I am quickly realizing, that I am now going into uncharted territory with my health. I also realize, that I am back into this game with specialists. Who holds responsibility and what protocol are we to follow?.
One doctor, wishful thinking, that his surgical team could possibly operate. That was until... really looking into my large medical file and seeing notes, warnings from other surgeons, that any possibly operative solutions are out of the question.
Now... the question is, who should really start controlling the pain?. Let's face it, I am beyond miserable because the pain is still not under control. And pain controls your life. It hasn't gotten any better, only far worse. But that comes with progression and there's no turning back now with my health.
What I did realize however, over the past 48 hours...
The best companion you will ever have in your lifetime... is the furry kind. They will always be there for you, UNCONDITIONALLY.
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Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Never expect anyone to understand what you are enduring.
They possibly... Can't.
They Won't.
Just worry about, and take care of YOU.
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Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Hands UP!
AND... Solute!
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Saturday Jan 21, 2023
Saturday Jan 21, 2023
A patient's journey is Not about You:
Be an Advocate.
Whether it's a sudden or prolonged death. The journey is about the patient. Not the selfishness of loved ones, family or friends.
It isn't about you.
The journey is about your loved one, no one else. Decisions should be made, in all possibilities, by the loved one.
Their wishes, needs...
Not your own.
-Hospice
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Saturday Jan 21, 2023
Saturday Jan 21, 2023
Just a little under $3,000 now on roof damages/repairs...
And as the roofers said:
"And counting."
👆Reference to Eric... once again not bothering to help in maintaining property.
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Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
And...
Because I can totally relate with my terror Teddy🐱
I'm STILL LAUGHING!!!
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