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Freeing experience
kikz
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I asked for help from you ladies about taking off my "cancer sucks" wristband and your responses helped me decide it was time. I told my cousin I wanted to do it on Christmas day when most of the people who were wearing their bands would be at my house. I told my cousin I didn't want to just throw them away because I am somewhat superstitious. She suggested we tie them to balloons and let them drift away.
As Christmas approached I figured we wouldn't get around to doing it that day because I would be too busy to go buy the balloons. To my surprise my cousin and her daughter arrived with five teal balloons. I went around snipping the bands off, making sure I cut right threw the "c" word. I tied them to the strings and we went outside to release them. I shouted, "never come back" as I let the balloons go. (A picture of the balloons is on my page.)
My voice cracked and I was overcome with emotion. I sobbed on my cousin's shoulder and then hugged everyone. Then I said, it's over. My cousin said, yeah it's over.
This was a cathartic experience for me. I hope it helps me to continue to move forward. I want the next year to be about fun, fun, fun.
Thank all of you for your input.
Karen
As Christmas approached I figured we wouldn't get around to doing it that day because I would be too busy to go buy the balloons. To my surprise my cousin and her daughter arrived with five teal balloons. I went around snipping the bands off, making sure I cut right threw the "c" word. I tied them to the strings and we went outside to release them. I shouted, "never come back" as I let the balloons go. (A picture of the balloons is on my page.)
My voice cracked and I was overcome with emotion. I sobbed on my cousin's shoulder and then hugged everyone. Then I said, it's over. My cousin said, yeah it's over.
This was a cathartic experience for me. I hope it helps me to continue to move forward. I want the next year to be about fun, fun, fun.
Thank all of you for your input.
Karen
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Your experience made me cry.Radioactive34 said:This sounds like such a
This sounds like such a freeing experience and a great Christmas present. hugs...
Your experience made me cry. It reminds me why I took up stand up paddleboarding. It helps me to just let go. It's a great feelin.
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