Poppy

Donna, thanks for posting that interview. I had thought it was the media's spin, but it's CA's story as well. I hope she's right, that she won't die from BC. We ALL hope for that, but to say she's "cured," I don't think she should be any kind of spokesperson for BC... a disease with NO CURE!

Thanks for replying everyone... it's nice to know that if I'M crazy, we're ALL crazy! LOL

xoxo Erica

So I had to just vent a little. I know I shouldn't feel this way b/c every woman's diagnosis is scary, but I just read a story tonight about how Christina Applegate "battled cancer after she was diagnosed 15 days ago" and now she is 100% cancer free.  

So that's great that they caught it early and I'm not trying to minimize her BC dx or anything, but is whatever she had done w/in FIFTEEN DAYS really considered a BATTLE? After what most of us here all been through... the hell of having breasts removed, expanders, chemo, rads...mets... it really pisses me off to read that.

I wanted to watch her interview with Robin Roberts in the morning but I'm afraid I'll just get more pissed. Am I wrong?

Erica

I know this will probably sound insane, but what do y'all think of McCain choosing Hillary as his running mate? I am a registered republican but I guess I'd call myself fiscally conservative and socially liberal. I don't think McCain is that concerned about keeping the far right and I truly believe there are far more people who run down the middle than right or left. With Hillary, he could sort of let her handle the more liberal social issues that a lot of people vote over, which would be a bonus for people like me.

I know they say they're friends and she respects him, blah blah blah, but maybe something this "crazy" is what this country needs to Unite!
It'd also almost guarantee Hillary a real shot at the white house in 4 years b/c let's face it, McCain's no spring chicken.

If anyone has thoughts I'd be interested!

Erica

Amy, I agree with you about the child being the one who will ultimately suffer because of this. I've seen my best friend raise a daughter whose father basically pays her off to keep the child out of his life so he won't have to be bothered and so his wife won't find out he had an affair. I don't make any excuses for my friend's actions, but her daughter will be 8 in a couple months and she's never seen more than one picture of her dad. She asks questions and once my friend flew to FL so he could meet his daughter. He had said he wanted to... then he never showed up at the hotel. Now I know if people didn't cheat or make other bad decisions they probably wouldn't have to deal with this stuff, but the truth is that there are entirely too many children who pay the price. My heart breaks for my friend's daughter - the kid is gorgeous and amazing and smart and her dad has no idea. This woman JE has hooked himself up with sounds like a sick woman and I think she only wants JE... not what's best for the child. :(
Erica

Holy freakin' friggin' moley! That is, pardon me while I shout, "Whoooo hooooooooooo!!!!"

... great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited for you Dah'lin! Keep doing what you're doing and kick the rest of that s*** to the curb!

MUCH LOVE and enjoy your vacay!
Erica

What a POS. While I feel horrible for Elizabeth Edwards, I am so thankful that the whole world now knows the truth about this guy. He's been screwing NC for years but it took screwing a whore to ruin his political career. Good riddance and I hope that the stress from his actions (NOT the tabloids...geez, what IS it with these wives sticking by their loser husbands?!) don't hurt Elizabeth's health. I am sure if she dies, he will sue every media outlet out there, blaming them. Oh and in this case, I can totally understand why she wouldn't want to divorce and be on her own but it still sucks that she doesn't kick him in the nuts on live tv.

Erica

I saw this story this morning too. I've always liked her as an actress and she seems like a down to earth person. She's had a rough year - first her boyfriend's suicide and now this... hopefully she won't have to endure too much to get rid of the BC.

Erica

{{{Pepper}}} I'm sorry you're still having a tough time. There's no magic time limit then BAM, the grief passes. My Mom and Dad divorced in 1980 and it wasn't until 2004 when he died (ok, then she went through some weird stuff like putting out "family photos" so it was really a year or so after that) that she found closure or whatever you want to call it. She says she still dreams about him alot. Not trying to turn this into "my story" but it just goes to show that everyone handles grief in their own way. I would be lost w/o my dh or my best friend. I can't say that a year would feel like enough time for me either.

 I think the grief counselor is a good idea if (s)he gives you comfort but maybe a support group would be an idea too. Sometimes having others who are feeling the same way, even when you wouldn't wish it on your worst enemy, can help.

I'm just so sorry that you're sad. I do think time helps and hopefully you'll turn that corner and start feeling better.

I still find that sometimes I really NEED a good cry. I'll pull out all kinds of stuff of my dad's and cry my eyes out. Bing's "White Christmas" cd kills me to hear b/c it reminds me of my dad, but I'll put it on, cry like a baby, then I'm ok. It's ok to let it out. If you find that it's affecting your life (in a scary way) definitely make sure you tell someone.

BIG hugs to you tonight.

Love,Erica

I've actually had Lifegem's site bookmarked for something like 10 years. I've told my hubby and mom that's what I want done to me... but now I've seen something else I think is really cool. There's a spot in the FL Keys (I think) where there's an underwater cemetery dive site. There are beautiful statues and other memorials down there. I might want my ashes mixed into the concrete and made into a statue to be put down there. I like the idea of being in clear caribbean water w/ the fish and being a part of something pretty and unusual.

Artificial reef near Miami is cemetery, diving attraction

Erica