What to write or what not to write, that is the question.
Will anyone be interested - will I be sufficiently interested to keep it going?
It's taken some prompting by a couple of people for me to begin this. One a nurse at St George's public hospital Kogarah, NSW and the other the author of Pete's Place.
The initial intention is to try to write about my experiences since being diagnosed with colo-rectal cancer in September 2004. But to be honest I'm not sure if my memories are all that clear. Too much has gone on while I was zonked I think for this to be useful.
And I want it to be useful to others who may be suffering the same diagnosis but everyone is individual and will react, or not, in their own way so how can I use my experiences for the good of others?
I won't know unless I suck it and see - tally ho!
1 comment:
Nice to see you in script at last.
Everyone has to find their own voice and the way in which it suits them best to relate their story and I'm sure you will find yours in due course.
But what others have told me is useful to them is to have someone who has gone through the process of the diagnosis and interactions with the medical fraternity and the various systems, so that they don't have to find their own way at a time of deep stress and concern. Facts, options, as well as fears and feelings can all be very important.
If your memory is no good, then do what I've had to do which is to consult my partner whose memory is unfailingly better than mine. At least that's what she tells me!!
I'll be interested to follow your story and hope you find it a positive opportunity for yourself.
Best wishes as always - Garpet
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