Cancer Diagnosis & Getting Back to Writing

Ukiah, California
April 15, 2021 12:01am CST
Hi, everyone. Hope that you're all well. A month ago I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I might have lung as well. We're still in the investigative stage. I had bone (1999) & uterine (2018). I got through before & intend to this time. My focus is on hope & humor. That's what my page on Facebook is about. For anyone who might be interested, the link is on my page. It's not just my journey, it's for anyone who needs a boost. I thought this would be a good time to focus on writing. Since I'm not going to be able to work outside the home for awhile. I had been support staff for developmentally challenged adults. I prefer to have my own schedule anyway. I just started a gig on Fiverr for blogs, articles & social media. Like a lot of you on here, I tend be an observational/conversational writer. It’s difficult to find sites that request & would pay for that. Even my articles have personal touches in them. I’ve tried my hand at a blog, from time to time. Creating content is the easy part for me. Promoting & monetizing, not so much. My volunteering satisfies one part of me & writing another. I also have become an amateur nature photographer. It's just on my phone, but they come out well. Helping others & being creative nourish my soul & will be especially beneficial now.
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@kareng (55595)
• United States
15 Apr 21
Oh wow, I'm so sorry to hear you now have another round of cancer to defeat. It sounds so unfair! I wish you luck with your treatments. I'm sure you will get lots of support from friends here on mylot! We have a great community here! You also have a great positive attitude! Keep it going!
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@kareng (55595)
• United States
16 Apr 21
@GypsyButterfly Sending a big for you!
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• Ukiah, California
15 Apr 21
Thanks, @kareng This time around I do have a great support system. Prior to this I had been doing a lot of inner work & healing (from past abuses & traumas). I've been so used to needing to be self sufficient that it hasn't been easy to ask for help or accept it when it's offered. I knew I needed support & caring. As strong as I am, I can't go this completely alone.
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• Ukiah, California
17 Apr 21
@kareng I gladly accept it
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@oahuwriter (26778)
• United States
15 Apr 21
I'm sad to hear you're going through, so much. Christ help you back to health, thank you Christ, amen.
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• Ukiah, California
15 Apr 21
Thanks, @oahuwriter My faith is one of the things which is strong. I'm always in God's care & He's always in control.
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@oahuwriter (26778)
• United States
16 Apr 21
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@kaylachan (58890)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Apr 21
Good luck on your road to recovery and I wish you the best.
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• Ukiah, California
16 Apr 21
Thanks, @kaylachan Much appreciated
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@kaylachan (58890)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Apr 21
@GypsyButterfly Not a problem.
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@sjvg1976 (41132)
• Delhi, India
15 Apr 21
Very few people get satisfaction by helping others. Good to know that you are in those few people
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• Ukiah, California
15 Apr 21
Hi, @sjvg1976 By helping others I feel I am living my higher purpose. I hope they get benefit from it. I know it certainly uplifts & enriches me.
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@Janet357 (75656)
15 Apr 21
It's good that you are busy with something you love to do. Sometime these things make us forget the mundane problems have. Cancer is a scary disease as it is incurable but I have heard of stories of cancer survivors. Being positive does a lot of wonder to it.
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• Ukiah, California
15 Apr 21
Hi, @janet357 Having a positive mindset makes a difference. That's why my focus is on hope & humor. Giving up is not an option.
@MarieCoyle (29401)
17 Apr 21
Positivity and faith can carry a person far. You beat it twice, that's amazing. and it sounds like you intend to beat it again, that's wonderful. Helping others when I can helps me, so I know what you mean about that.
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• Kingston, Jamaica
15 Apr 21
Ok bun..hope you are good
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• Ukiah, California
16 Apr 21
Hi, @Gracelipstick Nothing is going to keep me down