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ziggypop Member Posts: 1,071
edited January 2016 in Mental Health: Because Cancer Doesn't Just Affect Your Breasts

I just wanted to say thanks,didn't know where to put it, but  figured this would do. Over the last few months, because of this site, I have been given the chance to meet women who laugh like cray craywhen they are going through ca ca; women who patiently spend many hours helping others even when they themselves are in the middle of what could only be described as a painful situation;women who express their fears and allow others to do so;women who talk about the most intimate details of their bodies in a way that would make a sailor blush - but do so to help themselves and others, and women who whine for really good reasons and then laugh at their own whininess. 

I don't know whether you all should be called survivors, or fighters, or warriors - don't know if this is a journey or if courageous is a good word to describe anybody - all I know is that you are all very wonderful. 

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  • peacestrength
    peacestrength Member Posts: 690
    edited March 2014

     Ziggy -  wish I could see you face-to-face to give you a hug!  

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited March 2014

    thanks ziggypop, I'm just getting to know you on the Insomniacs thread but already ILY!  ♥

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  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Member Posts: 3,985
    edited March 2014

    zig - I love your humor, knowledge, and ZEST for life!! Mwahhh

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 57,235
    edited March 2014

    Getting to know awesome (mostly) ladies from all over the world.....people I never would have met under any other circumstances, is definitely the gold (not silver) lining of the whole experience for me. I never would have believed that something so good could come out of something so bad.

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  • Tomboy
    Tomboy Member Posts: 3,945
    edited March 2014

    ....Beautifully expressed, Ziggypop.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2014

    ziggy, I don't know you, but have read many of your posts. Actually, you're the one who is wonderful. You comfort and support so many women that come on these boards. There should be more people like you in the world. Thanks for all you do!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2014

    So well said!! Very grateful to have "met" such amazing women!! 

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited March 2014

    image

    What a heartfelt post

    Thank You ziggypop

    Sheila

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  • AZ85048
    AZ85048 Member Posts: 2,613
    edited March 2014

    Ziggypop - You rock!  ThumbsUp

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  • TB90
    TB90 Member Posts: 992
    edited March 2014

    Ziggy:  So well put! The women on these boards have become my "friends" and they have carried me through this ordeal.  My friends at home are wonderful, but they cannot provide such insight, experience and emotional support, although they do try.  When I am with my friends, I find myself wanting to talk about my dear friends from BCO and have caught myself talking about Ariom, Percy, Beesie, etc. like they should know who I am talking about. As much as I love my friends at home, when I have been in the scariest places and need inspiration, it has been my BCO friends who have gotten me through those times.  Laying on the OR table just before they started my surgery, I thought of the ladies here who went through this before me and from them I gathered strength.  Laying on another table waiting for the first radiation rays to strike my chest wall and wanting to bolt, the brave words of others who have struggled with the decision as to whether or not have radiation, kept me still.  I truly do not know how I would have gotten this far without all of you.       

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  • Ariom
    Ariom Member Posts: 6,197
    edited March 2014

    Ziggy, beautifully written and absolutely true. I always read your posts, you always have great advice and can calm even the most frightened new member, or help someone through a difficult procedure or treatment. 

    I am so grateful to those who came to my aid when I stumbled in here in late 2012, and I love the interaction we all have, as we get to know each other and run into each other on the different threads. 

    I love the idea of being able to "Pay it Forward" it is a wonderful circle of compassionate women, reaching out to each other from all over the world, when we're at our lowest and most afraid. Knowing that the people here, just "Get" it, without judgement, is priceless.

    TB, I do that too! I speak of all of you, as though we have just had a coffee together!

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  • Racy
    Racy Member Posts: 2,651
    edited March 2014

    Ziggy and others, ditto. I think the words 'coping' or 'living' with bc may be satisfactory descriptions.

    The women (and men) on this site are amazingly intelligent and well informed, and across the world, we share the same fundamental human values.

    This site is indeed awesome!

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited March 2014

    Ziggy, I will ditto your excellent post. 

    "Ziggy played guitaaaa-aaaa-aaar!" ;)

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited March 2014

    Hi ya Zig!   You have praised all the women and I certainly hope you praise yourself as well as you are also one who pays it forward........thank you.

    Love n hugs.   Chrissy

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited March 2014

    I'll join this admiration society! Who would have thought I'd meet so many smart, kind, interesting and fun women in one place. I cherish the friendship & support I've found here.

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  • SelenaWolf
    SelenaWolf Member Posts: 1,724
    edited March 2014

    Ditto for me!  I cannot believe the friends I've found here...

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  • Nel138281
    Nel138281 Member Posts: 2,124
    edited March 2014

    Ditto as well.     These boards and all of the women here have gotten me thru many a difficult day

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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited March 2014

    Ziggypop, 

    I admire your knowledge & love your humor. Thanks for being a role model on these boards.

    Being able to connect on these boards have been my lifeline the last few months. 

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited March 2014

    ziggypop - such a heartwarming post; back at ya' thanks. I have said in my posts that this forum is my lifeline; it was and still is. Nowhere else can you express your feelings and know that everyone in some way knows exactly how you feel. Then there is the lighter side of comparing notes and just chatting about someone else's day from women all over the world. That is so comforting and amazing.  I have even found myself being emotional over reading about the highs and lows from women I have never met except through this forum but we have truly bonded and I want to say thanks too for making this difficult journey a whole lot easier. Diane

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  • JWoo
    JWoo Member Posts: 1,171
    edited April 2014

    You're the best Zig 

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  • dutchiris
    dutchiris Member Posts: 855
    edited April 2014

    Oh no...thank YOU, dear Ziggy.  Thank you!

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  • birdlady222
    birdlady222 Member Posts: 276
    edited April 2014

    Ziggy,  I am a newbie here, but have drawn strength from reading through your posts.  I hope to make some new friends here, as it is a comfort to know that I can express how I feel and know that there is some lady somewhere feeling the same way.  I appreciate having the positive inspiration and strength that I get here.

    Thanks to all...

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  • dwill
    dwill Member Posts: 312
    edited April 2014

    ziggypop, such a loving message! I can tell you that many of us feel the same way you do.   We are family, moms, grandparents,,  brothers, husbands, sons, daughters, sisters, children, grandchildren etc. but most of all we are friends. We love and support each other.   Love and hug to you all!  Wouldn't want to live without you!

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  • Moonflwr912
    Moonflwr912 Member Posts: 6,856
    edited April 2014

    ziggy pop  I bumped  into you on a couple of threads and I couldn't agree more.  

    I have met so many wonderful women on these boards with whom I have laughed and cried and raged and without whom I would have been lost. 

    So to all, Much love. 

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  • Blessings2011
    Blessings2011 Member Posts: 4,276
    edited April 2014

    The Zigmeister!!!!

    In a world of AWESOME women, one of the best....

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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited July 2014

    Ziggypopper, 

    Hope all is good with you, we miss your wit on INSOMNIACS.

    I know you are taking care of your mom, sounds stressful. Take Care....

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  • tangandchris
    tangandchris Member Posts: 1,855
    edited July 2014


    How did I just see this? ziggy-miss you and hope you are well. Not sure what is going on, but thinking of you((hugs))

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited July 2014

    ZIGGY, I ditto what Tang and Hole-In-One said. So want you to be back with us :)

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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited August 2014

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    thinking of you......

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited August 2015

    Ziggy, thinking of you. Love.....................

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