I'm a little nervous...

CypressCynthia
CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
The local cancer center where I get my injections is having a dinner tomorrow night. They have asked me to give a short talk. The topic is "My Personal Journey" and they want the underlying theme to be inspiration.

Here is the problem, I have always gotten terrible stagefright speaking in front of a group. Please be with me tomorrow and hold my hand, so I can say what I need to say to inspire others.
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  • mom62
    mom62 Member Posts: 604 Member
    #2
    You'll be Great
    Hi,

    I always had terrible stage fright myself until I got cancer. I don't know what it was but I found a voice I never had before. I became an advocate for my children and myself. I'm guessing you know some of these people so try to think of it as just talking to friends. If you don't feel comfortable at a podium ask if you can speak from your seat that may help as well. I'm sure you will do great, you speak so well hear on the boards. You are always very elequent. Just be yourself and remember no one is judging you!

    ((hugs))
    Terry
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    #3
    You will do great!
    We will all be there with you holding your hand even though you will do fine on your own. I can't wait to hear all about it!!!

    You are an inspiration to many.

    xoxo,
    Jean
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #4
    Jean 0609 said:

    You will do great!
    We will all be there with you holding your hand even though you will do fine on your own. I can't wait to hear all about it!!!

    You are an inspiration to many.

    xoxo,
    Jean

    Eileen, you can do this
    and I wish I was there to hear it and cheer you on. I'll be with you in spirit too--and I'm sure the audience will appreciate and benefit from your speech.

    Best of luck.

    Hugs, Renee
  • debsweb18
    debsweb18 Member Posts: 191 Member
    #5
    I'll be there
    My heart will be with you tomorrow. I understand how you feel, but once you get started, I'm sure you'll do great!

    Deb
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #6
    You'll leave them plenty
    You'll leave them plenty inspired! Congratulations, you're going to do great!
  • ManWithaMission
    ManWithaMission Member Posts: 497
    #7
    Speech
    Cynthia, you will inspire them just the way you inspire all of us here,with truth from the heart. I have the same problem when I talk to a large crowd. Just pick out a person or two and talk to them like you are talking to friends. Hope this helps. Now, break a leg! (That's stage talk for "good luck".)

    Brother Robert
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #8
    Holding your hand, Eileen.
    Holding your hand, Eileen. You ARE an inspiration. You will do fine. xoxoxo Lynn
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
    #9
    You can do it!
    With all that you have been through this will be a piece of cake! Just speak from the heart and you will surely inspire everyone there. I will be there in spirit and holding your hand.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
  • eihtak
    eihtak Member Posts: 1,473 Member
    #10
    Nerves
    We are all with you! I was recently asked to speak at a cancer event also and began by first thanking them for hosting the event and giving me a chance to speak. Then I told them that I often get choked up and cry easily, so please be patient. Once I started speaking about the things I knew (my story) it all came easily with no tears. There were other women there recovering from various cancers and many discussed hot flash symptoms so I said something about never knowing what could happen when you have a room full of women who feel like ripping there clothes off, it was corny, but got a good laugh and relaxed me. Good luck to you, your knowledge may just be saving a life!
  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
    #11
    eihtak said:

    Nerves
    We are all with you! I was recently asked to speak at a cancer event also and began by first thanking them for hosting the event and giving me a chance to speak. Then I told them that I often get choked up and cry easily, so please be patient. Once I started speaking about the things I knew (my story) it all came easily with no tears. There were other women there recovering from various cancers and many discussed hot flash symptoms so I said something about never knowing what could happen when you have a room full of women who feel like ripping there clothes off, it was corny, but got a good laugh and relaxed me. Good luck to you, your knowledge may just be saving a life!

    I've met you
    and you are an amazing, compassionate woman. Just remember you're doing this for a reason bigger than yourself, and, poof, the right words will flow with ease and confidence.

    You'll be GREAT!! Now go kick butt:)

    xoxo
    Victoria
  • AngieD
    AngieD Member Posts: 493
    #12
    aisling8 said:

    I've met you
    and you are an amazing, compassionate woman. Just remember you're doing this for a reason bigger than yourself, and, poof, the right words will flow with ease and confidence.

    You'll be GREAT!! Now go kick butt:)

    xoxo
    Victoria

    You will be great! Just
    You will be great! Just pick a person and pretend they're one of us. And you will inspire the room, just as you do us!
    Will be there in spirit,
    Angie
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #13
    I can totally understand...I
    I can totally understand...I don't like talking in front of others..I hope it goes smoothly...

    Denise
  • mamolady
    mamolady Member Posts: 796 Member
    #14
    Just pretend you are here
    Just pretend you are here talking to us. It will be easy, you always find the right thing to say.

    Cindy
  • nanniebgood
    nanniebgood Member Posts: 42
    #15
    You are stronger and more
    You are stronger and more capable then you think you are, you will do great, how could you not with all this support and people holding out their hands to you, take a deep breath and let your voice be heard, you go girl!
  • nanniebgood
    nanniebgood Member Posts: 42
    #16
    You are stronger and more
    You are stronger and more capable then you think you are, you will do great, how could you not with all this support and people holding out their hands to you, take a deep breath and let your voice be heard, you go girl!
  • nanniebgood
    nanniebgood Member Posts: 42
    #17
    You are stronger and more
    You are stronger and more capable then you think you are, you will do great, how could you not with all this support and people holding out their hands to you, take a deep breath and let your voice be heard, you go girl!
  • Abi2012
    Abi2012 Member Posts: 2
    #18
    Good luck!
    Cynthia, I'm not able to attend the event. But I'm sure that you'll deliver an excellent speech today. Relax and just tell your story.
  • SIROD
    SIROD Member Posts: 2,194 Member
    #19
    Words will flow...
    You have a wonderful story to tell. As they have said on here, just pick out a couple of people to make eye contact with and words will flow out of you.

    Shall be thinking positive thoughts for you and know that you will be great. You are inspiring and so is your journey.

    Doris
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #20
    You are so wise and have so
    You are so wise and have so much to share...I'm not at all surprised they asked you to speak!! They have the confidence, and we have the confidence, in you. Your story is inspiring...just tell it simply and honestly. Just as you do here.

    I can't wait to hear how it goes, and wish I could be there in person.

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
    #21
    You are probably there right now
    And I know you will be wonderful! Can't wait to hear how it went!

    Sue

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