I asked my wife this question and this was her response..."it is the fact that you seem to attract people that manage to fall out of their wheelchairs when reaching for top shelf veg off a supermarket shelf". In fairness that pretty much sums me up...
Thankfully wheelchair and top shelf veg was a one off (too date)...I just need a cape and my undies on the outside of my trousers and I will be all set to go about my hero duties 😆
I think what’s most interesting is what we choose to do after something life-upending has happened to us, well at least, that’s what i’m trying to learn and integrate in my life. i got my cancer diagnosis last year on my 19th bday, and during the whole biopsy and surgery thing i was also trying to figure out what uni and degree i was gonna sign up for the next 4 years, and along the way i just gave up on my dreams of studying abroad because of this sickness in my body.
Now a year after I haven’t done anything worthwhile or involved myself with social activities beyond classes and assignments, but you’ve changed my perspective a little. I don’t want cancer to define me and continue to live in fear of the next hospital visit, but as you wrote here I want to build an interesting life and see where my interests lead me. Something as simple as starting to write and post my writing here, or learning how to solve cryptograms and use cyphers, maybe I just have to start small and see where that takes me.
Thank you for writing :)) I am glad I found your account, hope life is also being kind to you
Oh, Imanayra, I’m so sorry. That is so much to deal with at such a young age. I encourage you to be much kinder to yourself! You’re only a year out from diagnosis, and I imagine it’s all very fresh to you. When I was a year out from my diagnosis, I was still grappling with treatment, how to live in what felt like a different body, and how cancer had changed my identity and relationship with the world.
I agree that starting small and following your interests is a great plan! That’s what I did! I think it gives you other things to focus on and also builds your confidence a little after everything you’ve been through.
Thank you for your kind words. I get that part about changed identity and relationship with the world, I really appreciate you sharing. Looking forward to reading more from you 💗
I think YOU’RE so interesting because you’re a beautiful and talented writer and singer from the UK who relocated to the states and began writing your memoir in your twenties (and that’s just scratching the surface!).
I honestly don’t know if or why people find me interesting. I’m very short statured with a big voice, lol. I’ve survived some unbelievably shitty circumstances and also experienced some surprisingly good fortune, and I write about how all of it feels. I think interest often lies in that “space between,” like, “How did she go from a childhood of neglect and grow up to nurture others’ stories?”
I always find interest in the juxtapositions and journeys. I suppose that’s what drew me to memoir coaching.
I’ve always been interested in how you persevered through your cancer journey while being so far from home after having lost your best friend to the same disease, and how you landed the coolest, kindest guy in the world as a life partner…and how you taught yourself to be such a brilliant writer.
thank you for this question. I’ll be pondering it all day…
I’m glad that this question resonated with you. I can’t stop thinking about it 🤣
I think you’re interesting because you’re a small but mighty woman who’s built this incredible creative life and business to align with your beautiful heart and artist’s mind!!! I’m thankful every day that I know you 😊
And yes… how did I land Bret?! The mystery is still out on that one lol
I asked my wife this question and this was her response..."it is the fact that you seem to attract people that manage to fall out of their wheelchairs when reaching for top shelf veg off a supermarket shelf". In fairness that pretty much sums me up...
Haha omg! Is this a regular occurrence? Are you coming to their rescue?!
Thankfully wheelchair and top shelf veg was a one off (too date)...I just need a cape and my undies on the outside of my trousers and I will be all set to go about my hero duties 😆
Haha I support this!
I think what’s most interesting is what we choose to do after something life-upending has happened to us, well at least, that’s what i’m trying to learn and integrate in my life. i got my cancer diagnosis last year on my 19th bday, and during the whole biopsy and surgery thing i was also trying to figure out what uni and degree i was gonna sign up for the next 4 years, and along the way i just gave up on my dreams of studying abroad because of this sickness in my body.
Now a year after I haven’t done anything worthwhile or involved myself with social activities beyond classes and assignments, but you’ve changed my perspective a little. I don’t want cancer to define me and continue to live in fear of the next hospital visit, but as you wrote here I want to build an interesting life and see where my interests lead me. Something as simple as starting to write and post my writing here, or learning how to solve cryptograms and use cyphers, maybe I just have to start small and see where that takes me.
Thank you for writing :)) I am glad I found your account, hope life is also being kind to you
Oh, Imanayra, I’m so sorry. That is so much to deal with at such a young age. I encourage you to be much kinder to yourself! You’re only a year out from diagnosis, and I imagine it’s all very fresh to you. When I was a year out from my diagnosis, I was still grappling with treatment, how to live in what felt like a different body, and how cancer had changed my identity and relationship with the world.
I agree that starting small and following your interests is a great plan! That’s what I did! I think it gives you other things to focus on and also builds your confidence a little after everything you’ve been through.
I’m cheering you on!! 🧡
Thank you for your kind words. I get that part about changed identity and relationship with the world, I really appreciate you sharing. Looking forward to reading more from you 💗
Thank you so much! ☺️
I think YOU’RE so interesting because you’re a beautiful and talented writer and singer from the UK who relocated to the states and began writing your memoir in your twenties (and that’s just scratching the surface!).
I honestly don’t know if or why people find me interesting. I’m very short statured with a big voice, lol. I’ve survived some unbelievably shitty circumstances and also experienced some surprisingly good fortune, and I write about how all of it feels. I think interest often lies in that “space between,” like, “How did she go from a childhood of neglect and grow up to nurture others’ stories?”
I always find interest in the juxtapositions and journeys. I suppose that’s what drew me to memoir coaching.
I’ve always been interested in how you persevered through your cancer journey while being so far from home after having lost your best friend to the same disease, and how you landed the coolest, kindest guy in the world as a life partner…and how you taught yourself to be such a brilliant writer.
thank you for this question. I’ll be pondering it all day…
Aw, thank you, Christine! 🧡
I’m glad that this question resonated with you. I can’t stop thinking about it 🤣
I think you’re interesting because you’re a small but mighty woman who’s built this incredible creative life and business to align with your beautiful heart and artist’s mind!!! I’m thankful every day that I know you 😊
And yes… how did I land Bret?! The mystery is still out on that one lol
Worth reading ❤️
Ah, thank you so much!! 🧡