Anyone have a caringbridge? If not........

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BioAdoptMom
BioAdoptMom Member Posts: 358
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A friend suggested I do this, twice. Finally I bit the bullet and created one and let me tell you all, it is so helpful. It is like journaling. I guess really that is what it is. It helps to get those feelings out. It has also made updating my family and friends so much quicker and easier. I highly suggest it for everyone here who doesn't have one!

Nancy

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  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member
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    Check out
    www.chemoangels.com.

    Susan
  • skipper54
    skipper54 Member Posts: 936 Member
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    Started mine shortly after diagnosis
    I think it was actually about midway between my first and second treatments. It was the smartest thing I ever did because it made it so much easier to keep everyone updated on what was happening. Sure beat hundreds of phone calls and emails! I suggested it some time ago on here but there didn't seem to be much activity. Glad you made the decision! Don't forget you can post pictures too.
  • MarleneElla
    MarleneElla Member Posts: 22
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    Caring Bridge just do it!
    I knew about Caringbridge.org from a friend. I created my site pretty much right after I found out.
    It is great for keeping all the facts straight and making sure everyone gets the same messages. I will try to make it educational with links as well.
    I also enjoyed all the posts of encouragement. I will still go back and look through them.
    I find I just posted after doctors appointments and about weekly.
    I feel if I post too much friends will start to ignore it. I didn't want to be like some of those people that are posting all the time on facebook!
    I use it to stay positive. I kept a personal journal with the cancer sucks comments! I don't want pity, I want support and that seems to be working great for me.
    I would suggest doing it early so as you get worn down, people know where to look for your updates.
    Marlene
  • emamei
    emamei Member Posts: 146
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    Writing through it all...
    I heard about Caring Bridge after I had already started a blog online for all of the same reasons mentioned here. I created my blog with Google's Blogger. It was super easy. It has been very therapeutic and it has help keep all our friends and extended family on the same page.

    I welcome you to visit my Breast Cancer blog at www.personalexploration.blogspot.com
  • stayingstrongfortoday
    stayingstrongfortoday Member Posts: 116
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    emamei said:

    Writing through it all...
    I heard about Caring Bridge after I had already started a blog online for all of the same reasons mentioned here. I created my blog with Google's Blogger. It was super easy. It has been very therapeutic and it has help keep all our friends and extended family on the same page.

    I welcome you to visit my Breast Cancer blog at www.personalexploration.blogspot.com

    Caringbridge is awesome
    I do not have a site for me but did when my son was born and had to have surgery at 5 days....want to see the sweetest boy ever.....

    www.caringbridge.org/visit/ericmichael

    :)

    Minor surgery scheduled for Monday so I need to update!!
  • stayingstrongfortoday
    stayingstrongfortoday Member Posts: 116
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    emamei said:

    Writing through it all...
    I heard about Caring Bridge after I had already started a blog online for all of the same reasons mentioned here. I created my blog with Google's Blogger. It was super easy. It has been very therapeutic and it has help keep all our friends and extended family on the same page.

    I welcome you to visit my Breast Cancer blog at www.personalexploration.blogspot.com

    Caringbridge is awesome
    I do not have a site for me but did when my son was born and had to have surgery at 5 days....want to see the sweetest boy ever.....

    www.caringbridge.org/visit/ericmichael

    :)

    Minor surgery scheduled for Monday so I need to update!!

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