Maria you are absolutely right that it is not fair. I am angry on your behalf and on behalf of your husband. But you will get through this. And since all I can give you is sympathy and good wishes you have those from me. And those who can offer more will.
And don't you ever stand for that sort of thing. Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back! ... You got the right same as anyone to live and try to kill people.
Mal ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Natter 68: Bork Bork Bork
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Typo Boy - Sep 09, 2011 8:15:00 pm PDT #25275 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Consuela - Sep 09, 2011 8:18:08 pm PDT #25276 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Oh, Maria, I'm so sorry. But yes, what everyone upthread said: lean on us. That's why we're here.
Scrappy - Sep 09, 2011 8:27:14 pm PDT #25277 of 30001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Maria, I am so sorry. If it's any consolation, I had a friend in NYC who had stage IV melanoma--a decade before I knew him. Beating it was a tough row to hoe, but he did it.
Tom Scola - Sep 09, 2011 8:31:26 pm PDT #25278 of 30001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
I have a friend in NYC with stage IV melanoma who's still around: [link]
Kat - Sep 09, 2011 8:41:00 pm PDT #25279 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Oh, damn, Maria. I am so very sorry. As everyone said earlier and better, you aren't taking over with your drama. At all. Vent, rant, dump away. It's all good.
Also, I don't think it's childish to want to wish it all away. I think that's a natural response.
Beverly - Sep 09, 2011 9:31:43 pm PDT #25280 of 30001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
I can tell you, from experience, that this is one place - maybe *the* one place - where you can say what you need to and let go of being the strong one, even if it's just for a minute. So rage if you need to, weep if you need to. You won't hurt us.
This. So much this. I can't even tell you how much. We're here.
meara - Sep 09, 2011 10:03:44 pm PDT #25281 of 30001
Sophia Brooks - Sep 10, 2011 3:32:58 am PDT #25282 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I am so sorry Maria. Please continue posting your thoughts and don't worry about bothering us. This is a great place to feel support.
JenP - Sep 10, 2011 4:45:05 am PDT #25283 of 30001
I'm so sorry, Maria. What everyone else said about using your support systems, like this place. Anything I can do, of course.
Sheryl - Sep 10, 2011 4:46:47 am PDT #25284 of 30001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
I'm so sorry, Maria. {{{hugs}}}