Hi there Friend!
First of all, itās fabulous to know that Rickyās music resonates with you so much on a personal level. Iām sure he and the band will be pleased to hear this!
Iām deeply moved by your incredible strength in sharing such a challenging journey. Life has thrown some incredibly difficult obstacles your way, and itās completely natural to feel overwhelmed by the weight of these experiences. Please know that youāre not alone, and your feelings are valid.
In the face of such adversity, thereās a quote by Haruki Murakami that comes to mind: āAnd once the storm is over, you wonāt remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You wonāt even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you wonāt be the same person who walked in. Thatās what the storm is all about.ā
Your journey through loss and illness has undoubtedly changed you, but itās also a testament to your resilience. Youāve carried these burdens for three years, and that in itself shows immense strength.
When you talk about feeling alone and abandoned, Maya Angelouās words resonate: āIāve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.ā Your so-called friends may have let you down, but remember that itās their loss not to be part of your life during this challenging time.
Itās natural to yearn for normalcy and happiness, and you deserve both. As Viktor Frankl said, āEverything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedomsāto choose oneās attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose oneās way.ā Despite these hardships, you have the power to choose how you face them.
Lean on your bond with your mom, and donāt hesitate to reach out for support from cancer support groups or therapy. Youāre a survivor, and as Winston Churchill said, āIf youāre going through hell, keep going.ā Thereās hope for brighter days ahead, and you have the strength to find your way back to happiness. Your story can inspire others facing similar trials, and your resilience is a testament to the indomitable human spirit.
I hope these words soothe you in some way!