My son was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at 6, and he was also hospitalized within his first month of life.. his was for mastitis. We found out he had cancer shortly after he started playing soccer. I’m always trying to figure out why. It can’t just be random bad luck
I’ve also wondered about the link between birth trauma and cancer Chelsi. So many family stories are so similar. I wonder if this has been, or is being explored.
Aww Liz, there is so much heart and soul in this piece. Thanks for sharing.
This: "Rarity is marked with an incredible array of emotions. These moments often bring shock and awe, confusion and clarity, chaos and relief, grief and celebration. None are inherently bad, but many are very challenging. Many others still are life-changing. You can try to look away from them, but they are present.
I’m getting more comfortable accepting my complicated feelings and moving through them. I may never be very good at this. I’m okay with that."
Beautifully articulates how we keep our hearts wide open, experiencing life in all its seismic amplitudes and paradoxes. Rare and abundant. xo
My son was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at 6, and he was also hospitalized within his first month of life.. his was for mastitis. We found out he had cancer shortly after he started playing soccer. I’m always trying to figure out why. It can’t just be random bad luck
I’ve also wondered about the link between birth trauma and cancer Chelsi. So many family stories are so similar. I wonder if this has been, or is being explored.
Hi Liz - This is a remarkable tribute to your son. You must be very, very proud.
Thank you for the kind words Mikel! I am so proud of him. I’m lucky to be his mom.
Aww Liz, there is so much heart and soul in this piece. Thanks for sharing.
This: "Rarity is marked with an incredible array of emotions. These moments often bring shock and awe, confusion and clarity, chaos and relief, grief and celebration. None are inherently bad, but many are very challenging. Many others still are life-changing. You can try to look away from them, but they are present.
I’m getting more comfortable accepting my complicated feelings and moving through them. I may never be very good at this. I’m okay with that."
Beautifully articulates how we keep our hearts wide open, experiencing life in all its seismic amplitudes and paradoxes. Rare and abundant. xo