We would like to use the occasion of this day, the first of a new year — a time for reflection — to express our deepest gratitude to all of you, our members, administrators, and volunteers for your participation in this community.
We live in a time when cynicism is easy to summon, when we can readily think of what is wrong, what destabilises, and what drives us apart. We can tap into deep reservoirs of justifiable anxiety. We can wonder and worry about an uncertain future.
In times of great challenge, throughout history, humans have found strength, comfort, and courage in the power of community. We are social creatures.
The hope in creating this forum was to forge a community to engage around CLL topics. We wanted a supportive, informative, and respectful discourse. Your participation has exceeded our hopes. We owe sincere thanks to those who worked tirelessly to create this forum, and those who now keep it running.
We will have cause to reflect more in the new year. There will be occasions, undoubtedly, for us to gather around pain and joy, worry and relief, tears, and reasons to smile. We are strengthened by the knowledge that whatever comes, we have this forum to share our thoughts, plan our actions, and reflect on what has been accomplished, and all that remains to be done.
Thank you all. May those who are hurting find comfort. It is okay not to be okay. More than anything, that is the message that this helpful community can provide.
We wish you happiness, peace and good health in 2023.
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Having been diagnosed nearly two years ago, this community has been a tremendous resource for me, so thank you and everyone else for the fantastic support.
Thank you so much to you all. My husband was diagnosed over 6 years ago. Your help and advice has been so appreciated and helpful. Wishing you all well for 2023 x
Beautifully written. Thank you so much community. You have been my anchor at one of the most challenging times of my life. I value it more than I can say. P x
Much gratitude for your comforting words. This is a community so many of us depend on to make informed choices and to find comfort from others who know what we’re going through.
Pkguk2, my deepest condolences and warmest hug for the loss of your wife. I hope knowing how much the two of you have helped our cause and what you continue to do to honor your wife and help the rest of us means.Your post is so beautifully written. Your words touched my heart deeply. Thank you!
God bless you and grant you peace in 2023 and always.
My CLL was diagnosed in 2002. Happy 20 year anniversary for me. This community has helped so much for my wife and I to deal with my diagnosis. It is very hard to express how much this group means to me, but most importantly,just want to say a VERY special thanks to the administrators who are so unbelievably helpful.
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