Stigmas

In this society there are many. Sometimes I just wonder whats really on peoples minds.
Last week was a very hard week. Needless to say its not just about me. It's Hubby's health as well as mine. Its almost mind blowing at times. Just how much happens in a small family unit.
I know we are not the only ones out there husband and wife dealing with cancer. I know that or parents either. Just amazes me as much as write no one says a peep not one comment.
We don't bite, because we are dealing with cancer. You can't catch it if you post here.

Amazingly there is still stigma's about it and what it brings to a person.

Sad really it is 2008 and there are many who are out walking around you every day who have dealt with cancer and you might not even know it. Someone you work with. A Mom who just had a new baby. A young woman getting married. A dad out skateboarding with his boys. A grandma like me helping my grandbaby toddle around and showing her the world, seeing the world through the eyes toddler once again.

If you saw me you would never know. But if I told you what would your reaction be?

I hate the stigma against normal people with a disease that is so rampant in this country. But everyone is so scared by it. Cancer is that a disease today people survive and are making a life. Just like we are.

Is it easy living with the way others think? Nope.

What if I said...Cancer isn't always a death sentence? It isn't for some.

After all I am still here. So are many.

Stigmas. Old thinking. Really old. Not every one dies of cancer. Some yes many have yes. But what happens to people like me. Who are living proof the old stigma isn't always true?? I am.

Anyways. I think people really need to understand with modern medicine and new technology people with cancer live being treated with this chronic illness we call Cancer.

Stigmas. Lump a Cancer in the relm of one disease. How is that when its many?

Anyways I am tired of the Stigma that comes with it. I am not dead yet and don't plan on it any time soon.

This is 2008 and there are many survivors walking around getting on with daily life.
I know thats my goal one day at time to make it the best life possible.