In August I decided that I needed to get some more support for my son, Wylee. He is six years old and has been here through my cancer battle for half of his life. There is a Cancer Support Center just a few blocks from my house. I checked into the programming there during my 1st recurrence but I didn't follow through with going to any support groups. When I was diagnosed again with my 2nd recurrence I decided it was time to get myself, and my family, some more support. Four weeks ago I started attending a weekly women's cancer support group. The first three times it was myself, the leader, and one other individual. It was nice to be able to discuss our stories and find similarities although we each have a different type of cancer and a different story it was a good experience. On my fourth visit I had a different experience. It was "Supper Club" night, this happens every 2nd Tuesday and it is a great time. There is dinner provided as well as additional support groups. This time I met with six other women and my family had the opportunity to go to support groups. My husband went to the friends and family group and my son went to the kids group. It was nice because they were able to meet others going through the same things our family is going through. Wylee had a great time and is ready to go back. It is unfortunate his group is only once per month. He was able to "draw my cancer" as a monster and make a "worry bag" to put his worries in. He was also able to connect with other children going through the same types of things.
I find it amazing how the story of my cancer journey can overlap with the stories of women who all had different types of cancer. I look forward to the next Supper Club night because it helps to make the support group a bigger group. I also look forward to hopefully meeting these wonderful women again and digging deeper into our cancer stories. It seems like the time we have together is spend telling our stories so we don't get time to talk about specific topics. I'm hoping to be able to get a little deeper at our next meeting.
I am looking forward to attending Cervivor School in San Diego in a few weeks with a group of cervical cancer survivors. I am sure the fellowship I find there will be unparalleled.
I find it amazing how the story of my cancer journey can overlap with the stories of women who all had different types of cancer. I look forward to the next Supper Club night because it helps to make the support group a bigger group. I also look forward to hopefully meeting these wonderful women again and digging deeper into our cancer stories. It seems like the time we have together is spend telling our stories so we don't get time to talk about specific topics. I'm hoping to be able to get a little deeper at our next meeting.
I am looking forward to attending Cervivor School in San Diego in a few weeks with a group of cervical cancer survivors. I am sure the fellowship I find there will be unparalleled.
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