Mini support groups, just for me
My invitation for visits have become something like a mini support group, only without the whining by the other participants. Plus, I'm surrounded by people I love. It's ideal and it makes me feel so happy and lucky. Today was a little more difficult than yesterday in terms of nausea. But the visits today were a great diversion and took my mind off the pain and discomfort. Finally took a shower after a couple of days, so that felt good. Jason made turkey chili; the few bites I had were delicious! His culinary repertoire is really improving.
I feel bad that my friends and family far away cannot particpate in these visits. we have to figure out a way around that. Webcam chats? I think I can figure out how to do it on a Mac. There's a camera built right in, so it should be simple. Not the same as being here, but still better to see one another. The connection that this has enabled me to make has been so therapeutic. I wasn't ready for it before, but now I feel this need to really connect on a deep level. And I feel that not just I get something out of it; everyone does. Everyone feels good. It's pretty incredible.
So don't be shy. Everyone should be a part of my mini support group.
I feel bad that my friends and family far away cannot particpate in these visits. we have to figure out a way around that. Webcam chats? I think I can figure out how to do it on a Mac. There's a camera built right in, so it should be simple. Not the same as being here, but still better to see one another. The connection that this has enabled me to make has been so therapeutic. I wasn't ready for it before, but now I feel this need to really connect on a deep level. And I feel that not just I get something out of it; everyone does. Everyone feels good. It's pretty incredible.
So don't be shy. Everyone should be a part of my mini support group.
posted by Rachel Troxell at 9:10 PM
3 Comments:
Rachel, it's great that you're so much in touch with what your needs are at each step along the way. And you have the courage to let your friends know what those needs are.
What has gotten you this far -- aside from the medical care you're getting-- is the connections you've made with family and friends near and far. Illness is such an isolating experience and by reaching out to others through your blog and through contact with friends any family, you have managed to diminish the isolation.
Do whatever helps you to feel supported, understood, enveloped by love.
Mina
saturday jan 12th -- i'm coming just for you, my friend. i've felt invigorated everytime i've talked to you -- starting back in last March when we first met -- looking forward to seeing you then. will call this week to chat. take care of yourself and let nikita (and jason) give you wet kisses!
I like the idea of a support group where no one else is doing the whining. Very clever! Another thing you can market. ;)
Jamie
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