thanks for taking the time and providing these rather interesting and detailed insights. obviously I am not a woman experiencing this. I am a man who is experiencing many of these same symptoms. Cancer is agnostic to gender, age, social state, race. It takes, and takes a bit more. My cancer thrives on testosterone. Fatigue and nausea are constant companions. Taking a walk is like prepping for a marathon. the things I loved - food, drink, sex, outdoor activities - are all memories. no alcohol - mixes badly with the meds. no taste or hunger - food used to be a thing for me. now its a life chore - get fuel. Intimacy is on a different level — thankfully my partner, she gets it. The things that i have learned though, and you made this point too, have been life altering. Empathy, mortality, mindfulness, gratitude, intentions were just words before. Now they play an important part of my life now. Thanks Alison.
I relate to so much of what you shared, Thom, thank you. I’m really glad you have a partner who gets it. Sometimes I wonder whether all we’ve lost is worth what cancer gives us in terms of perspective. Some days I think yes, and other days…not so much.
Wow, thank you so much Ali! You just summed up so much of how I am feeling these days. At 57, I must say, I care less and less everyday what others think, and am allowing myself to do a lot of things solo, that I used to think I'd have to have my husband or family sign on for me to do. More solo traveling in 2025 than ever before. Highly recommend, as you can go your own speed and soak it all up. Sending you so much love Ali! You are my beacon! xoxo
Yes, I resonate with everything you said. Especially the awareness of mortality. Even though I've been cancer free for over 50 years now, I will never lose the palpable sense of the impermanence of life.
Helen, it’s incredible you’ve been cancer free for over 50 years! It gives all of us so much hope. And yes, the awareness of mortality can be both a blessing and a curse. Thank you for sharing💛
thanks for taking the time and providing these rather interesting and detailed insights. obviously I am not a woman experiencing this. I am a man who is experiencing many of these same symptoms. Cancer is agnostic to gender, age, social state, race. It takes, and takes a bit more. My cancer thrives on testosterone. Fatigue and nausea are constant companions. Taking a walk is like prepping for a marathon. the things I loved - food, drink, sex, outdoor activities - are all memories. no alcohol - mixes badly with the meds. no taste or hunger - food used to be a thing for me. now its a life chore - get fuel. Intimacy is on a different level — thankfully my partner, she gets it. The things that i have learned though, and you made this point too, have been life altering. Empathy, mortality, mindfulness, gratitude, intentions were just words before. Now they play an important part of my life now. Thanks Alison.
I relate to so much of what you shared, Thom, thank you. I’m really glad you have a partner who gets it. Sometimes I wonder whether all we’ve lost is worth what cancer gives us in terms of perspective. Some days I think yes, and other days…not so much.
Wow, thank you so much Ali! You just summed up so much of how I am feeling these days. At 57, I must say, I care less and less everyday what others think, and am allowing myself to do a lot of things solo, that I used to think I'd have to have my husband or family sign on for me to do. More solo traveling in 2025 than ever before. Highly recommend, as you can go your own speed and soak it all up. Sending you so much love Ali! You are my beacon! xoxo
Ditto! You inspire me in a zillion different ways. Let’s do another retreat together?😍🧘
Yes, I resonate with everything you said. Especially the awareness of mortality. Even though I've been cancer free for over 50 years now, I will never lose the palpable sense of the impermanence of life.
Helen, it’s incredible you’ve been cancer free for over 50 years! It gives all of us so much hope. And yes, the awareness of mortality can be both a blessing and a curse. Thank you for sharing💛
Every single point, I resonate with ❤️ beautifully said.
Thank you, Olivia!