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I just found this wonderful Writer!

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Happy Holidays fellow MBC travelers! I just found some articles by this writer, Caitlin Flannigan. She writes for the Atlantic publication. She has been diagnosed with MBC and writes with humor and honesty; putting words to what many of us have experienced.

Enjoy!

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Years ago I saw a button which said: The more you complain, the longer God lets you live.

Words to live by. 😁😁 I’m all in!

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Was that raunchy old Phillis Diller?

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GollyG

This is great, thanks so much for sending. An uplifting Christmas present, despite her rejection of the positive thinking dogma.

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Justme153

Funny I get it!! But must say positivity may not cure but it sure makes for a better life !!

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MoUtOrWaNc

Love this article and this writer! Great Christmas present to us all. Thank you!!!

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lynnhbtb

Thanks for that. Love her honesty. I guess I’m not racing cancer but the science for treatments. I read another of her articles as well. All the best to you!

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fancydog

Love this realistic article. Thanks for sharing!

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mariootsi

Great article! Thank you so much! She said it all.

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BluHydrangea

🎄🎄🎄🎄

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Contrarielle

So much truth! My mum was the nicest, cleanest living most hopeful person in the world and cancer screwed her over. She'd read that book as had i and so hoped to live a few more years. And being given endless advice by well meaning but unqualified people! Aargh! This is why this website is great. People understhat you can have bad times and you don't have to put a facade up.

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jersey-jazz

Thank you so much for sending a message that hits the head of the nail in my head. I'm printing it to share with whoever.

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Mgarza7216

Thank you so much for sharing!! This is the first relatable article I have read that gave me a good laugh.

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Sunnydrinking

Thanks so much for sharing this article. I agree positivity is unlikely to cure cancer - it’s all about the cells BUT being positive helps you live a much better life with MBC.

Very best wishes for the new year.

Jo xx

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Georgelila

Thank you! This is just the article I needed today and shared it with my husband. I have felt pretty positive almost two years in (MBC right breast ) but hit a low point these last few weeks. So thank you again it really made me laugh which is also great for our souls .

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So glad it was helpful! ❤️

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