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All right...

I need to tell you guys something.  You all have to promise NOT TO SAY ANYTHING ON FB.  It's not happy either.  Seriously...no posting on my page because I will get my fat arse kicked.

I don't know if anyone pays attention to my ramblings on FB. I'm not offended if you do or don't...it's just FB and not important.  But this week I've been cryptic and if you can read in between, they're whiny and feeling at a loss.

My SIL has Stage 4 cervical cancer, that has spread to her bladder, her uterus and quite possibly the lymph nodes (they will know more on that next week).  She's 38 years old. She and my brother have been going through a ton o'crap for a year now.  On top of she beat an addiction. So the past 6 friggin years, she has had one struggle after another.

I found out Tuesday.  I cried all day.  I cried part of Wednesday too. Then I got mad.  I'm really mad that whatever Fate felt that my SIL who has struggled so much felt they needed to give her this as well.  You look at her and you wouldn't know she was sick, well you guys wouldn't.  We all knew something was wrong, we just didn't expect this.  

I am out of everything.  I feel lost.  I feel helpless.  I honestly can say, I've never been this scared ever.  But I have to keep going on.  My brother doesn't want me "telling people, they don't need to know"...but what he doesn't realize is that SOMETIMES, you need to tell people, because they need to know why you randomly burst into tears.  Or why you're quiet or b*tchy or whatever.  

I'm putting it here, so if I completely lose my mind or if I start posting things I didn't want anyone to worry, and know just an inkling of what's going on.

I don't expect you gals to do anything, just be the fabulous group of ladies that I have grown to care about and do what you do. I just needed to tell you guys because if I do need someone to catch me or hell get me drunk, if I need it.  I know, doesn't solve anything, but it's fun for those few hours.  LOL. 

So that's what's going on in my crazy arse world.  Left Hug to everyone.

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  • I'm so sorry. Cancer is such a hard disease to deal with.  I do understand the not telling anyone my Mom barely let us know what was going on. She just didn't want anyone to know. It was frustrating because you were never sure if it was OK for you to talk about.

    You know you can feel free to vent, yell, and burst into virtual tears here. We are here not matter what you need. 

    Right Hug  To you. Keep your thoughts positive.

     

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  • oh i'm so sorry your family is struggling with this.  I often wonder how fate works, its just not fair sometimes. I agree sometimes you just need to get it off your chest and have someone to bounce your feelings off of and just listen to you! We are all here for you so vent away any time you need. Many T&Ps for your and your family  
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  • Ohh Tee I'm so sorry to hear this. Your sister is in my T&P's, and  you too. ((hugs))
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  • Wow, so sorry to hear this, Tee.  The universe is so completely unfair sometimes.   It makes no sense to me.  Feel free to vent here whenever you need.  I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. 

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  • Tee, I'm so sorry. (((hugs)))
  • Tee sooo soo sorry!!!!! Huggies

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  • Left HugTeeRight Hug Keeping your SIL in my thoughts.   My mother was of the whole don't tell anyone camp but it is amazing the information you find out through others who have been through something similar by sharing that can help you.

     

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  • just sending lots of hugs and T&Ps your direction.
  • T- Sending tons of T&Ps to your SIL and your family.  Life works in funny ways that aren't always funny.
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  • ((hugs)) just sending lots of hugs and T&Ps your way
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    oh i'm so sorry your family is struggling with this.  I often wonder how fate works, its just not fair sometimes. I agree sometimes you just need to get it off your chest and have someone to bounce your feelings off of and just listen to you! We are all here for you so vent away any time you need. Many T&Ps for your and your family  

    I couldn't have said it better.  We are here for you! 

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  • I'm so sorry for what you & your SIL are going through,my thoughts are with you & your family.
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    I'm so sorry T! Lots of {hugs} and T&Ps for SIL!
  • Oh no, I'm so very sorry you and your family are dealing with this. Cancer is such a horrible disease and my heart goes out to you. I completely agree that you need to tell people. I held back with my mom for SO long, and it only was truly hurting me. I found a great support system in all you ladies, and I hope you can find the same with us. We are here whenever you need us, no matter what you need us for. Hang in there and you have my thoughts & prayers. Right Hug
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  • you are so right about telling people so they know where you are coming from.

    hugs! this sucks. and you, and your entire family, are in my thoughts.

  • Im so sorry. I'll be keeping you and your family in my T & Ps. 
  • I'm so sorry Tee, Tons of hugs T&P's for you and your family.
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  • that is such crappy news! Left Hug Please us to vent to!
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  • You ladies always know how to make someone feel better.  Left Hug
  • im so sorry you and your family are going through this... t&ps to you and your family
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  • So sorry to hear this news...many thoughts and prayers.
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  • I'm sorry.  Sending over hugs, t&ps.....
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  • I am so, so sorry.  What an absolute crappy deal your SIl is getting.  Cancer sucks :(

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