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Need to distance myself

dmj101
dmj101 CSN Member Posts: 527 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi, I met with a counsellor today.
She suggests I try to distance myself somewhat from cancer related sites.
I will still be around but not as often if I can succeed at this task.
Thank you all for your info and responses to my posts. I hope the time I will be allowing myself will be enough for both you and me..
My reason for this is 2 fold.. I can't really change my job with bring me in contact constantly with Cancer research.. and the one activity I really do enjoy is the work I do with Relay for Life. so the the things I am willing to separate from is the lurking and participation I have in discussion boards..
Cya all around..
If you want to follow me in FaceBook you can find me there as Donna Juliano, Parsippany, NJ
I post alot of motivational stuff there so if you need that and I think we all do from time to time I think you will enjoy following me there..
Love you all...
Donna
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  • k44454445
    k44454445 CSN Member Posts: 494
    #2
    hi Donna
    i understand what you are saying. you will be missed here but you need to do what is best for you. i will pray for you. now go enjoy life!
    hugs
    judy
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  • k44454445
    k44454445 CSN Member Posts: 494
    #3
    hi Donna
    good luck!
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  • Doc_Hawk
    Doc_Hawk CSN Member Posts: 685
    #4
    Donna
    You will be missed, but like Judy said, you gotta do what's best for you. Not sure if you still have my phone number, but if you do call if you need to talk, a shoulder to cry on or someone to laugh with. I'll be here (or there) for you.

    Hugs and God Bless

    Doc
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  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 CSN Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #5
    I certainly understand. Your
    I certainly understand. Your mental and physical health has to come first.
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  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea CSN Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #6
    enjoy the relay for life
    we will always be here, visit when you feel the need.
    love and best wishes.
    hugs,
    pete
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  • Cathleen Mary
    Cathleen Mary CSN Member Posts: 827 Member
    #7
    pete43lost_at_sea said:

    enjoy the relay for life
    we will always be here, visit when you feel the need.
    love and best wishes.
    hugs,
    pete

    Thanks for not just

    Thanks for not just disappearing...we would have worried . Please do take good care of yourself. This journey requires different responses from us at different times and we need to do 'whatever' to keep ourselves healthy and whole. You will be missed. Be gentle with yourself.

    Hugs,
    Cathleen Mary
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  • Maxiecat
    Maxiecat CSN Member Posts: 544 Member
    #8
    Take care of yourself first.
    Take care of yourself first. Only you can decide what is right for you and what you. We will miss you...but we all understand.

    Alex
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  • janie1
    janie1 CSN Member Posts: 753 Member
    #9
    Maxiecat said:

    Take care of yourself first.
    Take care of yourself first. Only you can decide what is right for you and what you. We will miss you...but we all understand.

    Alex

    Donna, no doubt you have to
    Donna, no doubt you have to do what is best for you. I think about you every day. I missed your posts, and knew something was going on
    but you have to make adjustments to keep your environment the most positive as possible.
    I am probably the only person not on Facebook, would love to follow you there.
    Check in when you can.
    Luv you.
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  • marbleotis
    marbleotis CSN Member Posts: 721 Member
    #10
    You are inspiring
    I loved your posts. I also totally get it. Stop in if/when you can. We all have to find a way to manage this cancer thing so we can continue to live. All the best to you.
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  • YoVita
    YoVita CSN Member Posts: 590 Member
    #11
    Thanks for the heads up
    We would have worried. I think we all understand the need to step away sometimes. Best wishes to you in your journey.
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  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 CSN Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #12
    Donna
    Peace to you Donna. You are so sweet for letting us know. It sounds like your counselor has helped you come up with some good decisions. I hope all good things for you.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #13
    We're here if you need us.
    Take care of yourself, okay?

    *hugs*
    Gail
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
    #14
    Understand
    It is very understandable for you to do this. Usually at the beginning of the year I'm off of the board for several months just to take a breather however I'm still lurking now and then when I'm off. Hoping that things will be going well for you and you will be missed but welcome back with smiles anytime.

    Kim
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