My father's leukemia is now an aggressive lymphoma known as Richter's Syndrome. This new reality arrived in stages and was only recently identified. Despite the gradual decline in his health over recent months, the suddenness of this new, refined diagnosis is overwhelming. Prevailing sadness is married to a desire to do anything to make this situation "better." There is nothing I can do. I am unable to fix the cancer. In the nexus between grief and energy, it is where those two emotions meet that frustration grows.
I am sorry to hear that, Richard. When I was a child, a friend of mine lost his mother to cancer at the age of ten. I remember the kindness of that woman and what the disease did to that family. Yet you find the words to address such a difficult subject. With all my support in such a terrible experience š
Romaric, Thank you for your kind words of support and encouragement. I want to tell you how much I appreciate your work. It is always engaging and thought provoking. What Iām trying to do now helps me understand this moment and maybe provide some perspective and help for others.
Thank you for your unexpected "reverse support"! I think that writing about your current experience can help a lot of people (and not just here on Substack). Almost every family has to deal with "cancer" one day, and even though every situation is probably different, it is very important to put into words what happens, how we feel about it, how our relatives can react, how society and the medical system deal with it...
Dear Richard, thank you for finding words to express the essence of humanness and the strength of spirit in this profound piece of writing. Sending prayers that you and your loved ones are comforted by endlessness of love which truly extends way beyond the borders of our physical life. šā¤ļø
Katarina, your words are encouraging. I am grateful for your prayers. I hope to continue to chronicle this story and its impact on our family the best way I Kano how.
Adam. Thank you for checking on me. Iām really grateful. This is an all to common situation. Iām g look glad I have a place to reflect and share in writing. I appreciate you and your support.
I am sorry to hear that, Richard. When I was a child, a friend of mine lost his mother to cancer at the age of ten. I remember the kindness of that woman and what the disease did to that family. Yet you find the words to address such a difficult subject. With all my support in such a terrible experience š
Romaric, Thank you for your kind words of support and encouragement. I want to tell you how much I appreciate your work. It is always engaging and thought provoking. What Iām trying to do now helps me understand this moment and maybe provide some perspective and help for others.
Thank you for your unexpected "reverse support"! I think that writing about your current experience can help a lot of people (and not just here on Substack). Almost every family has to deal with "cancer" one day, and even though every situation is probably different, it is very important to put into words what happens, how we feel about it, how our relatives can react, how society and the medical system deal with it...
Sorry to hear about your father. Cancer as you say is truly a thief to all. My thoughts to you and yours at this difficult time. x
JS, thank you for sharing your kindness and support. I am so grateful for your supportive words and encouragement.
Dear Richard, thank you for finding words to express the essence of humanness and the strength of spirit in this profound piece of writing. Sending prayers that you and your loved ones are comforted by endlessness of love which truly extends way beyond the borders of our physical life. šā¤ļø
Katarina, your words are encouraging. I am grateful for your prayers. I hope to continue to chronicle this story and its impact on our family the best way I Kano how.
Iām sorry to hear that, Richard. My father passed from the same thing and it was pretty brutal. Best wishes š
Adam. Thank you for checking on me. Iām really grateful. This is an all to common situation. Iām g look glad I have a place to reflect and share in writing. I appreciate you and your support.
Thinking about you and your family.
My heart is with you all ā¤ļø
I am so sorry, Richard. Profound article on the reality's of this wretched disease.
It helps to write. It is one thing I can do. Thank for your kindness.
Yes, it definitely helps! I wish I knew this when my mum had cancer n after she passed! š
It's never too late to start anything! Once we are healed, everything just seems to fall into place! š
I hope all is well with you n yours, at least ease the pain that cancer has brought! Be strong, my friend!šŖ
Sending you n yours more positive love n light! šāØļø
Janet, I appreciate your support and words of encouragement. This is a journey marked both by loss, learning, and discovery.
Richard, you are right! Learning is always a process under any circumstances! ššŖāļø
Your appreciation is very much cherished!šš