A humble return

jo jo
jo jo Member Posts: 1,175 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
First thing i need to say is you ladies are awesome. I went back and read all your replys when i posted i needed a break...reading them brought tears to my eyes.

Since that post i started seeing a counselor. Shhh, cuz nobody besides you ladies know this...we dont want it getting around how crazy i am...lol! Well of course ive been telling her about all you ladies here on this site and how great it is...well it came back to bite me on the butt sorta speak cuz she asked me the same question you ladies did "why would i leave"?

Well hears my reason, the most obvious was cuz of my state of mind...only seeing the negative at that time and not any of the good.
The main reason was cuz if i would have unleashed my insanity on you ladies this board would of been flooded with all my personal garbage and alot of unstable raw emotional feelings...this would not of done anyone any good. Already you ladies have seen me go thru some issues but now im getting the help i need for those issues and it seems to be working. But i didnt want to bring all that raw negativety to the boards cuz i like being happy and i dont want anyone to stop reading my posts cuz im a downer all the time.

Now with that being said, my counselor said i needed to get my butt back on this board! So i humbly return with my tail between my legs and my ears back and flashing my eyelashes!
So the deal is im doing better yet i can give myself whiplash on my moodswings/emotions so please dont be offended if i dont respond to some posts for now. Im just responding to the ones that fit my emotion/mood at that time. I will try to turn my negative issues into something positive (although it may not always work) but i still need your support.

Good thing is im tryin to get back on track and im feeling some spunk coming back...woo hoo!
But thanks again for being so understanding!
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  • pinkkari09
    pinkkari09 Member Posts: 877 Member
    #2
    Wow Jo Jo, your amazing :)
    Wow Jo Jo, your amazing :) Sometimes we just need that little boost and it helps us get back on track. As if cancer wasn't enough, we add all the other stuff that falls apart in addition to it and "bam" insanity, been there, got the t-shirt. Loved reading your post, and your great sense of humor put a big smile on my face, Thank you :)
    Hugs,
    Kari
  • jo jo
    jo jo Member Posts: 1,175 Member
    #3
    pinkkari09 said:

    Wow Jo Jo, your amazing :)
    Wow Jo Jo, your amazing :) Sometimes we just need that little boost and it helps us get back on track. As if cancer wasn't enough, we add all the other stuff that falls apart in addition to it and "bam" insanity, been there, got the t-shirt. Loved reading your post, and your great sense of humor put a big smile on my face, Thank you :)
    Hugs,
    Kari

    Coming from a true warrior
    Coming from a true warrior herself...Kari your so awesome and you always have such kind words and coming from yes someone who knows what im talking about cuz youve got the t-shirt, hat well you got the wardrode...lol! Keep your awesome attitude Kari! Its rubbing off.
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #4
    Jojo we are your family we
    Jojo we are your family we would never judge you and we already knew you was a nut!
    But seriously if you are raw and feeling down we will always be here for you. We will hold you up. When your at your worst come home to us. We can and will help - always.
    What would we do without our Jojo. Your loved Kid more then you know and we need you. take care darlin Kay
  • laurissa
    laurissa Member Posts: 773
    #5
    jo jo
    I'm glad you're back to stay. I have a big mess in my life too. But we'll keep on keeping on.
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #6
    JoJo it feels good to see
    JoJo it feels good to see your smiling face once again. That counselor beat your butt and that's a good thing because you add so much to these boards. You sound a lot better already and that is great progress in a short period of time. Welcome back!! Keep posting!! GEt Better!! We missed you and remember you are loved. No matter where we're at in treatment and our lives, we all have something special to contribute. ((((HUGS))))
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #7
    good to hear from you....

    good to hear from you....
  • waffle8
    waffle8 Member Posts: 234
    #8
    disneyfan2008 said:

    good to hear from you....

    good to hear from you....

    JoJo
    Good to hear from you! I say bring it on! I am always touched in some way by your post! What's wrong with being a "hot mess"!! Praying you will find the peace and comfort you need!
  • mjjones453
    mjjones453 Member Posts: 155
    #9
    waffle8 said:

    JoJo
    Good to hear from you! I say bring it on! I am always touched in some way by your post! What's wrong with being a "hot mess"!! Praying you will find the peace and comfort you need!

    JoJo,
    So glad you are back, we missed you and love you, Mary
  • calvertcrafts
    calvertcrafts Member Posts: 93 Member
    #10
    Welcome back!!
    I also don't post often but read every day. My problems seem small compared to what others are dealing with, but I do find support in reading advice and support to others. No one can be upbeat ALL the time. Even before the big C we all had "down" days. Keep working with your therapist and remember we're all here for you, whether we post or just listen in.
  • butterflylvr
    butterflylvr Member Posts: 944
    #11
    calvertcrafts said:

    Welcome back!!
    I also don't post often but read every day. My problems seem small compared to what others are dealing with, but I do find support in reading advice and support to others. No one can be upbeat ALL the time. Even before the big C we all had "down" days. Keep working with your therapist and remember we're all here for you, whether we post or just listen in.

    Return?? JoJo, sweetie you were never gone from our hearts. Welcome home...

    Hugs,
    Lorrie
  • jamiegww
    jamiegww Member Posts: 384
    #12
    Welcome back JoJo!
    I think you know we all understood. Life can be complicated and you have had more than your share of complications. I'm glad you got some help in dealing with them. We are here for you whenever you want to talk.

    HUGS!!!
    Jamie
  • Clementine_P
    Clementine_P Member Posts: 518 Member
    #13
    jamiegww said:

    Welcome back JoJo!
    I think you know we all understood. Life can be complicated and you have had more than your share of complications. I'm glad you got some help in dealing with them. We are here for you whenever you want to talk.

    HUGS!!!
    Jamie

    Glad you're back
    You were missed!

    Clementine
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #14
    JoJo
    It's great to see your smiling face again :D I'm glad you're back. I totally understand seeing a counselor - I saw a psychiatrist, psychologist and then a therapist over the past 10 years. They helped me and I'm glad yours is helping you. We understand your emotions re "c", lymphedema, etc. You're always welcome to vent here.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • skipper54
    skipper54 Member Posts: 936 Member
    #15
    cahjah75 said:

    JoJo
    It's great to see your smiling face again :D I'm glad you're back. I totally understand seeing a counselor - I saw a psychiatrist, psychologist and then a therapist over the past 10 years. They helped me and I'm glad yours is helping you. We understand your emotions re "c", lymphedema, etc. You're always welcome to vent here.
    {{hugs}} Char

    Glad you're back
    Keep up the good work. You have a really smart therapist.
  • mwallace1325
    mwallace1325 Member Posts: 806
    #16
    skipper54 said:

    Glad you're back
    Keep up the good work. You have a really smart therapist.

    So glad
    So glad to see you back. Feel free to share the crazies with us anytime. We're probably all got them at one time or another.


    marge
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #17
    mwallace1325 said:

    So glad
    So glad to see you back. Feel free to share the crazies with us anytime. We're probably all got them at one time or another.


    marge

    Jo Jo, I had hoped for this post from you
    We are your family, we get it, and we will never, ever judge you or not want to hear what's going on with you--good or bad. This board just doesn't feel right without you. I'm glad you're seeing a therapist--I go to therapy once a week and I love it. I never want to stop!

    I realize there will be ups and downs, but that's okay. Post when you feel like it--and take a break when you need to, but come back. We'll be here waiting.

    Hugs, Renee
  • Sunrae
    Sunrae Member Posts: 808
    #18
    missrenee said:

    Jo Jo, I had hoped for this post from you
    We are your family, we get it, and we will never, ever judge you or not want to hear what's going on with you--good or bad. This board just doesn't feel right without you. I'm glad you're seeing a therapist--I go to therapy once a week and I love it. I never want to stop!

    I realize there will be ups and downs, but that's okay. Post when you feel like it--and take a break when you need to, but come back. We'll be here waiting.

    Hugs, Renee

    Hi Jo Jo, I did read your
    Hi Jo Jo, I did read your post where you said you had to take a break. I didn't post at that time because I would have said, "Take a break" and it might not have been the right answer. I myself had to take a break for awhile, several months actually, and get recharged. I found myself not able to cope, uninterested and couldn't think of any positive things to say, mostly because I just had too much on my plate at the time. So I truly understand what you were saying. I'm so glad I came back and glad you're back here too. Welcome back to the pink sisterhood, even tho you never left. You're always such a bright light and we enjoy your company.
  • AMomNETN
    AMomNETN Member Posts: 242
    #19
    Glad
    JoJo,
    WELCOME BACK!!!!! It is good to see you back on the boards. You have been missed.
    You have a smart counselor. Again it is good to have you back.{{{{HUGSS}}}}

    Janie
  • Lighthouse_7
    Lighthouse_7 Member Posts: 1,566 Member
    #20
    AMomNETN said:

    Glad
    JoJo,
    WELCOME BACK!!!!! It is good to see you back on the boards. You have been missed.
    You have a smart counselor. Again it is good to have you back.{{{{HUGSS}}}}

    Janie

    JoJo! Love that smiling
    JoJo! Love that smiling face! Listen I think you are awesome for worrying that you might be a debby downer but really.......girl we can all do that here and that's why this site is so wonderful. I get it though that sometimes you will just read, that works for me too when I fear that my big mouth might get me into trouble :)
    Love that you're back and whenever you do post, it will certainly brighten my day no matter what the topic is!
    Hugs,
    Wanda
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #21
    AMomNETN said:

    Glad
    JoJo,
    WELCOME BACK!!!!! It is good to see you back on the boards. You have been missed.
    You have a smart counselor. Again it is good to have you back.{{{{HUGSS}}}}

    Janie

    Glad to see you back. And
    Glad to see you back. And no tails between legs, ears back etc. You did what you felt was right at that time and now you are doing what is right for you now. I don't always post to subjects. Some like chemo and hair loss I have no experience with, others I am not sure what to say. So post to those that you feel you can and ignore the others. I also very glad that you are seeing someone to help you through this. There is so much that comes with cancer and then there are our ordinary issues that can all wrap around each other and make a bad situation just intolerable. So welcome back with open arms and open hearts. We are here for you. Vent, cry, rant, celebrate, be joyful whatever makes you happy.
    Stef

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