Dear Survivorsay's, The year my daughter was diagnosed was also very difficult to face Christmas. Instead of the usual Christmas dinner at home we went to the zoo and brought a picnic Christmas lunch. This helped us all and gave us something to look at rather than ourselves, the little people loved it too. Maybe for you , try a different setting this Christmas? ... View more

Dear Survivorsay's, What a tragic loss. my thoughts are with you.Not a lot I can say.. Mignon ... View more

Thanks Allicat. Compared to what REaL life is all about, this job loss is just nothing. I will try to think positive tomorrow, after I have allowed myself a little "sooky" time. Cheers Mignon ... View more

I was given 2 weeks notice at work today. . Hope these new anti-depressants work quickly. ... View more

Dear Lara, If you want to scream, do it. Just go to the beach when it is quiet, and just yell, and scream , and cry, run, walk, call out to God, whatever you need to do. It is so hard standing on the sidelines and not being able to do anything..I know, still do.. M. ... View more

Hi Allicat, I have also been having counseling and will start taking anti-depressants next week. I tried everything else to pick up my mood to no avail, but hopefully this ( short term) intervention will help me enjoy the little things of life again. Good Luck. M. ... View more

So happy for you. ... View more

As a parent of a cancer survivor, I find my friends aren't interested in my thoughts as it is 5 years down the track. It is all over as far as they are concerned but not for me. ... View more

So sorry to her of your pain.My thoughts ( for what they are worth) are here for you. ... View more

My daughter was diagnosed with NHL 5 years ago and is fine now.But as her mum it never goes away for me. I am always fearful of the cancer returning.There was life before she got sick and life after. nothing will ever be the same for me. ... View more