F$*K Cancer
November 27, 2019
Thank you to everyone who's reached out to check on me and my family. It means the world to me, and I wouldn't be able to get through rough times like this without your support. There are no words. Thank you.Â
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I thought I would write a mini blog about some ideas about what to do when a loved one is suffering. When someone you love is in pain and is scared, it's one of the worst things that we experience in life, besides experiencing the pain ourselves.Â
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When your body is fighting so hard to stay alive, it can be hard to focus on much at all. Rest is paramount, and a quiet, calm, and if you can manage it, humorous, environment is the only way. Feeling helpless is a normal part of this process, and it can be hard to come up with ideas of what to do. Here are a few, if you or anyone you know is going through a similarly tough time, which unfortunately, many of our families are:
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1. Board games. Patchwork and Carcassonne are my two latest favorites, thanks to Pete.Â
2. It can be hard to get through a full movie, sometimes even to watch a movie. But standup comedy specials and podcasts can provide a little bit of laughter, which is always, always a good idea in a dark time. The Glitter Room by Katherine Ryan is my favorite I've watched lately. And anything by John Mullaney.Â
3. Short walks. And a few minutes of stretching. We're luckily surrounded by some beautiful terrain in Portland right now, see the unedited photo I took on my phone below:
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4. Go for a drive and listen to their favorite music.Â
5. Meditate, pray if that's something you're into, and talk about any old memories that you know will make them laugh (in a good way).Â
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My heart goes out to anyone who is, or who knows someone who is currently fighting cancer. I hope this is a tiny step in the direction of easing your or your loved ones pain. Sending you all love.Â