Mom Nature sure is playing with us this winter. Warm, cold, warmer, colder the below zero at night: hit 11 below last week!
I can easily say that those with Cancer have thoughts and feelings, (moods), that swing in similar fashion.
For the people we contact that do not know of our Cancer and its stages or progression they might not notice or see what we are dealing with. Of course some are less able to deal with the Cancer and some are better.
Both better and less able present to the surrounding public similarly. Masking the inner workings of our mental and often physical state of being. Our fears and pains are well hidden. That is what our Society expects. Yes, we can tell them we have Cancer and field any questions but most of the time our response is “I am fine, doing well!”
I can state that I really am doing well. Given, now starting my 7th year since diagnosis. I am also now 7 years older, birthday soon, and the frailties of age are coupled with the effects of my treatments that mirror each other. Simply put – Yuck!
One thing I can say is I adapt, adjust, accept, and do not struggle. I know what I can do and cannot do. Yes I push myself and sometimes fall into the frustrated or more easily frustrated moods. Just ask my wife.
What my point it; Never assume that the person you work with, meet, or interact with doesn’t have problems or issues. Most often just listen or accept what they present as who they are.
Reflect on what you have going on in your life and how other cannot see it. Try to be the person you would like to have around you as family, friends, coworkers, or daily contacts.
The roads we each travel are similar but how we handle that travel can be arduous and effected by those along the way. Be a good effect on the travels of life.
My Odyssey with Cancers 