Hi Flowerpot. I beat you! 5 years in & just found Connections!!
I'm 51,started with endometrial cancer & have had spinal metastates for 4 years. I'm a nurse (still, in my head!) & it was awful to stop work.
I had three years of chemo twice a week & radiotherapy 3 times a week. Saw my youngest graduate from High School, my oldest turn 21. My oncologist then told my former husband (he's still my best friend & Power of Attorney) & I that the tumour was just climbing up my spine despite treatment. I was sick of being sick, bald spending so much time in hospital etc. So I chose to stop treatment in January last year.
I'm now under Palliative Care at home. I live alone with my 2 cats. My kids are three blocks away with their dad & his new husband (yes, he's gay).
I struggle badly with pain. I can no longer drive, so am very dependant on others which is really frustrating. Outings are in wheelchairs, & they are rare. I get very very lonely.
That's why I'm here. To talk to people. To listen. As a nurse, I can answer some questions.
I'd just like to make some new friends & support others.
Thanks.
