jgrace

I hope to have the courage to get on with my life.  The kids may have turned their backs on me but I have friends who care and understand.  This website has helped me a lot getting through this...

I've always been dependent on my husband, I need your advise as to what to prepare in case of the imminent - like in case my health starts failing and the need for a nursing home.  I'd like to...

True, a miracle happened to me last night.  My friend found me a place and I can move October.  I've two walking buddies and one of them casually mentioned to the other that I am looking for a...

My son and wife will be moving and I am not included in their plans.  I suppose they do not want to have responsibility or be responsible for me anymore.  They move to where we are now so I can be...

I was watching TV last night and all of a sudden tears started falling from my eyes.  I felt so alone and very lonely.  There are times when I hope I could work all day.  I am really trying hard...

It will be a year this September when my husband passed away.  I am still in pain, feeling betrayed and angry.  I am trying to cope with all these negativities but it seems like I am fighting a...

Everyday, I get very tired, losing strength and weight no matter how well rested I am.  I know I am a strong person but experiencing these everyday is draining me of all/any strength left in me.  I...

I'm feeling better now but my joints are still sore and the bland taste is still there.  I will do that next time Chris, eat crackers and bread for nausea.  Don't remember having eaten a single...

Things aren't going well as I hope it would be.  Been very sick during the weekend but getting a little bit better.  Had fever and nauseous.  Did not go to work today because I feel so weak. ...

Had my second chemo yesterday.  Apart from the light headdedness because of the benadryl, and the metallic/bland taste, I feel fine.  Hopefully, it goes this way all thoughout the session.  I...

Had my 3rd injection today.  Kim insisted on coming so she drove me to the doctor's office.  After that, I took her to this seafood buffet for lunch.  She loved the food, I did too.  In fact we...

My second chemo was delayed because per lab result, my white cells are low.  I will get 5 injections to correct the problem (got 3 already; 2 more to go) and then the chemo will resume.  I need to...

They liked my wig; everybody thought I just had a haircut. I know they’re just being loving and kind to me like always. The wig has asymmetrical sides and bangs; had to ask my boss’ help to...

My hair is falling out of control now. It’s all over the place. As soon as I got home, I began practicing putting the wig on. I was teasing my friend Roberto this morning. Told him I am getting to...

My hair is starting to fall.  After shower, I would comb my hair with a wide-tooth comb and as I did that, a clump of hair got caught in-between the comb’s teeth. I was expecting that although I...