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Sparkly

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19. Don't "should" on yourself!

Fri Jan 9, 2026, 12:25 AM

Jan 9

We all do this. "I should feel," "I should be" - try to turn that off and listen to your body. If you need to rest, rest! It sounds like you need to fight off the flu right now. That's important; it can be serious.

If the cancer seems to be kept at bay, give yourself time to relish what joys you can find, even if you don't quite 'bounce back' up to the level you'd like to recapture.

It sounds like your prognosis is a good one, and you can bounce back! You've been given time. Consider what people around you need from you, and what the world could learn from you, and make that a reason to fight on!

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Anyone struggle to move on? [View all] Laurelin Jan 6 OP

You have been sick for over ten months, you have a right to be tired! questionseverything Jan 6 #1

Thank you, i do Laurelin Jan 6 #3

I'm sure he thinks he is very lucky that you're still with him questionseverything Jan 6 #8

I wish you wellness. From your story--it seems like your body got hit riversedge Jan 6 #2

Thank you Laurelin Jan 6 #5

Radiation is not always easy RockCreek Jan 6 #4

Thank you Laurelin Jan 6 #6

It will come RockCreek Jan 6 #10

You are so kind! Laurelin Jan 6 #15

It's also the time of deRien Jan 6 #7

I can't wait! Laurelin Jan 6 #9

Yes. mwmisses4289 Jan 6 #11

Thank you Laurelin Jan 6 #13

Oh yes. I had my Stage IV throat cancer surgery 17years ago this week. sinkingfeeling Jan 6 #12

That sounds so difficult! Laurelin Jan 6 #14

Healing vibes on the way to you SheltieLover Jan 6 #16

Thank you Laurelin Jan 6 #17

Hugs to you and your Lab SheltieLover Jan 6 #18

Don't "should" on yourself! Sparkly Jan 9 #19

Thank you, Sparkly Laurelin Jan 9 #20