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In the Shadow of
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In the Shadow of |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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In the shadow of the big C, as they sometimes call it, you live day to day wondering. Wondering if it is really gone. Wondering when things will feel “normal” again. Wondering if there will ever be that feeling of looking forward to again. Living in the shadow can last years, leaving you quite pale and rather wilted. Caring for someone suffering the ravages and recovery takes a unique toll. Depression is an undertow daring to drown you both. The perils of that long path don’t just disappear because your someone finally sees light at the end of the tunnel. The years of defending against the disease induced ill-tempered nastiness results in self preserving shutdown. The turtle having retreated into its shell, doesn’t stick its neck out for someone else’s sunshine. It has its own shadow to deal with. And you realize then that they aren’t the only one still trying to recover. LGR(C)6/29/19 |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
The big "C" may be diagnosed in one person only, but every one who witnesses it is detrimentally affected. It hollows out all, indiscriminately. A cold day here reading this...wish I had something comforting to offer but this topic is a bleeder of anything resembling hope. ((Hugs)) |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks for the hug and the understanding comments, much appreciated. In truth, I could not ask for more. ~L |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
L, I love your work because it is always Fresh & Real, & in this case 'Raw' also. Well done Poetess! Good to read you again. Keep on doing what you do. Hugs, Thoughts, & Prayers.. Sky~ ~Don't Quit Your Day Dream~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Sky, Thank you so much for reading and commenting. That you referred to it as my work did my heart good. And telling me why you like it was major validation. Can't begin to tell you how much that means to me. Bless your heart. ~L |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Remember when my grand mother had it . . . so, so many years ago - passed with it the cause. Didn't really understand then, I don't think. And now that I do - - - so far haven't had to deal with it, except through numerous friends, acquaintances, and my heart hurts for all of you. Not something I want to live . . . but seemingly, or so it seems, maybe inevitable. Hang in there, my friend - I've crossed everything crossable, for you, your family, and, of course, a daily prayer. jimmy |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Bless your heart Jimmy! I pray the cursed disease gives you and your wife a pass. ~L |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I so understand your thoughts here, Lori. I lost my daughter to cancer and I have dealt with it myself. Tough issue to deal with. |
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