When I joined this group last year, it was with a heavy heart and a lot of fear. The help and support I had from the group, especially in those first months, kept me going and knowing I wasnt alone was such a big help. I dont come on here as much these days but only because im working and struggle to find time.
What I didnt expect was to meet someone and strike up an amazing friendship with daily emails and weekly facetimes. Clare - or BellaE on here - even came to my rescue when I was with my daughter in labour and she'd been whisked off for an emergency c-section; I was a snivelling snotty mess when Clare rang to calm me down and reassure me in our first 'live' conversation 😁.
And now today Ive received a beautiful, thoughtful gift from Clare - one half of a pair of angel wings with Clare wearing the other half so we both have an angel watching over us. I absolutely love the necklace and the very touching sentiment behind it.
I just wanted to share my joy with you all and to show that even out of the very worst of situations we find ourselves in, it is possible find something wonderful.
Thankyou Clare, you're the best. 💕 xx
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It is so touching to hear of how you and Clare have developed such a strong friendship. It's good to see something so positive come out of this disease. I never thought there would be any positives following this diagnosis, but I was wrong!
What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing the bond of friendship you formed out of mutual suffering! What a joy to have a true, caring & loving friend 🥰💕🌈!!!
Thanks for posting! 😁 I am sure most of us on this board have lost friends since diagnosis simply because they just don’t know how to deal with the news. To gain a new true friend because of a (shared) diagnosis is awesome. You both rock 💕🌈💕
Ive been very lucky not to have lost any friends but I do know a lot of ladies on here havent been so lucky which is such a shame. No matter how many friends I have though, there is definitely something special about the shared dx, we can share our darkest moments without the fear of upsetting each other because we know each of us has the same fears. we also share a wicked inappropriate sense of humour that would again probably make our loved ones feel awkward, I mean who else can I share my thoughts of coffin choices and whether I'll be too fat to carry lol. sorry - see what I mean though!!!!
I’m pleased your friendships remain intact. I also have a gallows sense of humour at times but I must admit I haven’t thought that far ahead. Too much living to do, and my screen time over lockdown has risen to an alarming level! Take care.
I agree. The friendships we share are so treasured. I know I can share with this group and that they care. While family care, they cannot relate in the way that this group of fellow survivors can.
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