MD A powerful article and very true. I thought the piece was well written and on target. The downside is that as a culture we don't have much experience in dealing with the nastier facts of life like serious illness and lost of abilities and beauty from any cause.
Many people try the old standby of throwing money at the problem or medical care.
Some things neither money nor medicine can put totally back together again, never the way it was before. And knowing this and feeling frustrated, others still in their safe worlds do not want to be reminded and pressure to one with whatever problems to keep still or act like a person scripted for a heart warming story where valiant courage and positive thinking win out in the end. Yes, sometimes someone has to say joy and healing will come, but sadness and even depression may have to be traveled through. It is a valuable piece for those who have cancer and are dealing with their families. Would it be possible to run this piece in our bi-monthly newsletter, of course crediting Cancerlynx and Dr. Ritchie.