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sutherndiva
sutherndiva Member Posts: 54
edited June 2014 in Who or What Inspires You?

 Ladies,

 I can't even tell you how much this board has meant to me over  the past few weeks as I am a relatively new BC diagnosee (may 21, 2009). When I first started looking for resources and stats on BC (on other web sites) all I found were depressing five year survival rates, tumor markers and staging, grading etc. Not that those things aren't important but what I really found HERE were real women like me that faced this demon square in the face and kicked BUTT! Not only were they warriors but they are and were gentle souls that offered me console and REAL words of encouragment. They meant more than anything because these brave girls had battled the front lines and they were telling me that I too could win. SO now to my CHALLENGE...........YEAH! I challenge every woman on this board to post at least one reply at least once a week to another sister's thread, topic etc. I challenge you to start a blog and share your story. I challenege you to give this web address to every BC sister that you come in contact with. I challenge you to help me in making sure that no BC sis ever feels alone.  I challenge you to print up cards in pink with this web address and give it to your, radiologist, onc, breast surgeon, and tell them that that this is a community of hope that is always looking to share it's resources. Why because I really don't know what I would have done if I had not found this resource, so I can only imagine a sister posting something and getting no feedback. Even if we don't want to post a reply start a thread, topic(I am not too tech tech savvy, so excuse my faux pas)simply telling us how you are doing, something funny you heard something that pissed you off ( I am compiling my list to add the dumb things people say thread). There are women's lives that depend on it. I know this because I am one of them. I heard so many horror stories being a young BC patient, African American, large tumor. Yet when I told my story here no one flinched. I had sisters bearing there war scars and still LIVING!  I read this board nightly b4 bed just to cruise and talk to others. it helps me sleep knowing that another woman in my situation survived and THRIVED! SO  with that said,I don't want anyone to read this and walk away feeling like I am being judgemental, harsh or bossy that would totally undermine my gratitude, my intention is to simply do my part in making sure that no woman ever faces this alone. Thank you ladies so much for all of your wisdom and love. I know even pre-chemo. mx and rads that I am already a 50 year survivor!!!! To God be the glory for all of you fearfully created sisters in the sisterhood that noone chooses but where we CHOOSE to bond through love and not fear.

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  • AnnNYC
    AnnNYC Member Posts: 4,484
    edited July 2009

    Very beautifully said!

    Hugs to you!

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  • idaho
    idaho Member Posts: 1,187
    edited July 2009

    Diva- I accept your challenge!   Your post is awesome.... you go girl!  Tami

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  • GramE
    GramE Member Posts: 5,056
    edited July 2009

    Welcome, (((( diva )))).  I am sorry to meet you here.   As I wind down my treatments - last Herceptin is July 16, I offer a prayer that each of these gals and you have a peaceful and pain free July 4th weekend.   

    We can do this together.  Very gentle hugs for all,   Nancy

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  • pip57
    pip57 Member Posts: 12,401
    edited July 2009

    I totally agree.  Here we are the norm.  No pity, just care and support.  Thank you all.

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  • candie1971
    candie1971 Member Posts: 4,820
    edited July 2009

    Hugs to you and all my bc sisters. I would never have gotten through treatment without my sisters here. I will never leave here...this is my home.

    hugs and prayers

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  • GramE
    GramE Member Posts: 5,056
    edited July 2009

    Happy almost 4th of July (10:45 pm).   Fly the flag is you have one.  Wear something red/white & blue. Celebrate and have fun.   

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  • arnie
    arnie Member Posts: 3,050
    edited July 2009

    Agree with all the others... very moving post indeed... we are here to support each other!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2009

    Diva, you are awesome, sister.  You totally nailed the spirit of this board.  You rock!

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  • bettysgirl
    bettysgirl Member Posts: 938
    edited July 2009

    diva- what an awesome post. We Should all be shouting to all about this board and community. It has been so awesome a group to be a part of.

    Sorry you had to find us but now that you are here, best wishes to you and keep on shoutin' the bc.org praises.

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  • Indomitable1
    Indomitable1 Member Posts: 253
    edited July 2009

    SuthernDiva- Here! Here!   I agree with the posters above-Very well said. Can't even begin to say what a resource and support this site has been to me. Discussed this with my onc-and she said less than 5% of her BC pts even look to this resource-that those 5% are the most motivated and proactive group of women she knows. Met another woman in chemo who was told by the nurses not to look things up on the internet 'cause she was getting anxious and getting some ?'able info. I, of course, referred her to this site.......

     Will take you up on the challenge! So many benefits to reap for all of us-comraderie, education, a place to vent, support, prayers, straight talk, laughter, and encouragement. Off to church...as a part of this group you're already on our prayer list.

    God Bless and Beat Cancer!

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  • Believer0711
    Believer0711 Member Posts: 351
    edited July 2009

    Amen Amen! This website and the beautiful people here have helped me so much in my surgery decisions, recovery, keeping my sanity during chemo, etc etc. I met so many friends here.

    Thank you, diva, for posting this challenge!

    To God be the Glory!!!

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  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 6,416
    edited July 2009

    Diva Diva Diva Diva.... well said sister!

    This same reason is why I named "US" the Ta Ta Sisterhood about six months ago.... We are a part of a HUGE sisterhood!

    God Bless all of us...

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2009

    {{{{{HUGS}}}}} DIVA!  Excellent post. 

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