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Alison Birnbaum's avatar

I love this news Julia, it is wonderful to see you glowing in your pink dress at one of your favorite activities!

Ever since I was knocked into a class four rapid on the middle fork of the salmon river, I have had a healthy respect for denial. As I was somehow avoiding being knocked unconscious by the sharp jagged rocks around me, my mind produced only one sentence: “I’m not in the water!“

Sometimes denial is just good self regulation and good boundary making, and helps you gather strength for whatever comes next.

You are doing so beautifully, Julia. I support you what ever course you take, but let’s call this “full catastrophe denial”, and understand that it takes tremendous core strength. You have so much courage! Sending love and admiration!

Alison

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JWill's avatar

The treatment IS working! The cancer IS leaving!! And Violet doesn't REALLY think that your cancer will come back -- she's just worried, and testing you. Don't lose hope!! Sending love.

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AC's avatar

You are going to keep your rectum, and it’s not coming back!!!!! 💕💕💕

And YOU’RE ALMOST DONE!!! 🎉🎉🎉

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