I just can't quit you...

I won't quit these boards while I still need information.  It's true, though, that I'm starting to recognize some of the "personalities" here and am feeling like they are kind of friends.  It's hard to part with friends........

Tina

Man oh man I understand how you feel. I lurk more than I write these days.

I think I should move on from the boards too. But I get sustenance here like nowhere else.

So I will stay.

I hope you stay for a while too Marin.

Wendy A

I can't leave either.  I have formed a bound with some woman here that could never be duplicated. I have very little in terms of family members and I will always feel that all of you have filled that void in some way. 

Looks like I'll be hanging around for a bit!!!

Valerie

I think it's good to take a break if you can. For me, the farther I got from my original diagnosis, the easier it was. It's a habit, in some respects, that takes a few days to overcome.

That said, I have found that you can pop in and out once in a while and still get support or make an impact on someone else. And if you have to come back for more prolonged support, it's like you never left.

There's no right answer. But if you FEEL like you need a break, you probably do. Give yourself permission to take some time off and see how it feels.

Anne

Hi everyone:



I pop in and out as well



just depends what is going on

at home.. sometimes more than others



It is nice to touch base

and I do get PM's and exchange

cards and phone nos. with several gals

here and other boards, BC and otherwise



I like to help newly dx and

the word games are fun as well





Best to all here



ps.. Donna. It is good to see

the pictures of Sybil.. )

will write soon















Sierra

I have stopped reading the OT and political threads and I have considered a break as well, but then I learn something -- like about the new studies concerning the ability to metabolize tamoxifen -- or I witness something -- like shelliks incredible grace and courage in facing death -- and I find a reason to stay.



I can't imagine these boards withou you Janis. We went through treatment about the same time.

When you know you can make a difference and you do that by offering widsom, insight, experience and a shared journey being here is important.

There are times when it weighs heavily.  Losing a sister, witnessing strife and discord and if we are low ourselves because of that, or our own every day life, it is hard to offer support and strength.

Sometimes a question or a post just resonates and you know you have to respond because you have something to share.

Just  like in "real time" life.  There are days you are chatty and interconnective and other days when you need your own "space" and "peace".

Follow your heart on this one Janis (and anyone else having doubts/second guessing, feeling low).  It always knows best.

The loss of such a wonderful woman as Shelli last week hit everyone hard, but it will have hit many of you very hard.  Those who were diagnosed around the same time, those with the same dx,  those who were friends with her, those of you who were far too young to have been diagnosed in the first place, those of you with young families.  The connection is there.  Recognize it, grieve for Shelli and for yourselves and take the time you need.  You are as vital to yourself as to all the rest of this sisterhood.

The fact that you can't quit?  You're still really attached to being the helping friend that you are.