I have to say that Wellspring is an amazing place! If you know anyone going through cancer treatment, this is the place for them to be. I have done Reiki, nutrition and cooking classes and am in the middle of an 8 week support group for breast cancer patients.
I can't say much about the group and discussion as it is confidential, but today, I felt for the first time I was really able to help another member. I think since I am done the treatment process some of the other women look to me for validation of their feelings and for information. Today, one woman talked about how she is halfway through chemo and she doesn't know how she will be able to make it through the next half. I so remember being there. I remember how thankful I was for the cottage break - that one extra week gave me a bit of a chance to catch my breath. Looking back, it is amazing that I had the resilience to do it - but really what choice do you have? She won't be done til mid April and I am sure it feels like an eternity for her right now. I think I was able to validate that I felt much the same as her, and to reassure her about the switch to Taxol, as starting a new drug is also a source of anxiety.
It feels good to be there for other women who are behind me in the process. I learn a lot from others too, and I feel less alone with it all.
In one of the earlier weeks I was inspired by one of the members with metastatic breast cancer. She talked about how she was living her life how she wants to, and doing the things she really wants to do. I think that is so important, a key message for all of us! Don't waste a moment.
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