Hello my fellow fighters!
I haven't posted in forever, and my apologies for the absence. Sometimes you have to step away from the cancer thoughts to clear your brain.
But this year, my New Year’s resolution is to become more grateful. Melanoma knocked me down for a bit, physically and mentally, but I’m determined to get back up and be stronger and better than before my diagnosis.
So one of the things I have to tackle is my mindset. I’ve come a long way and I don’t want to lose sight of the lessons cancer has taught me. Melanoma taught me what truly matters – what TRULY matters – and that’s not something you can learn from a book. I may step back every once in awhile, but I will never be able to forget my journey through cancer and the amazing people who helped me along the way.
I just wanted to say a HUGE ‘Thank You!” to every single person on this board. You all helped me through some seriously tough times. The hope, the comradery, the information, the whole thing is amazing. While reading your posts, I laugh, I cry, I hope and pray, and together we weather the storm.
I know not every post is positive, just as every day can’t be an amazing day, but every post and every reply helps someone. I have been that someone. I’m not out of the woods yet (and we all know that Melanoma is a sneaky b!tch) so I may be that person again someday.
But today is a gift. I have today. And today, my heart goes out to every single person on this board. I am so grateful to know that you are all there as a support for everyone fighting the good fight.
Lots of internet *hugs* and wishing everyone a happy and HEALTHY year ahead.
Lauren
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