So this is where it all starts

[freyis]

I'm potentially going to start using this again as a way to get some feelings out, written, processed, thought through. I've got a lot of those lately where I need to do that instead of bottling them, as there's so many that to bottle them would be to explode

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[herince_emyn]

*hugs*

[fire_watch]

There's something uniquely stressful about health issues. I was sick over the summer (nothing like what you're having to deal with right now) and it really got to me. I obsessed over every little twinge. And yeah, I hated being a ~special snowflake~ who couldn't do what she used to - even though everyone was super chill and understanding about it all. But really don't want to make this about me. It sounds like you're doing all the right things to try and manage your stress which is great. I'm glad I'm glad to hear you're dhanging in there with all of this - we're all here forcyou!!! :) (ps. On mobile and it's glitchingso so sorry in advance for any weirdness)

[raindancer_jess]

Gigantic hugs to you, and please keep writing, get that stress out of your body. Take care of yourself, man. Sending you some positive energy!

[adawnrae]

The universe really does suck at gift-giving. It is so egregiously bad, it almost qualifies as a fuck-up sort of talent.

That said, if you ever need to just talk about random stuff, feel free to get in touch with me. I am not good at Serious Conversations, and am often horribly inappropriate when they happen, so they quickly devolve into silliness. If, you know, you find that kind of thing helpful at all. I do. My contact information is all over my Facebook profile, or I could send it to you privately. 'Cause, you know, I like you.

[katlyn]

Hey hun,

I'm gonna say this: please feel free to reach out to me At Any Time. Jeezus, I mean that.

As for the surgery, I wish you the best care and the speediest recovery. I would like to have you around for a good long time.

As for pity... I don't know if you equate "sympathy" with "empathy" with "pity". I am certainly really sorry that you're having to go through this. I can't even imagine how scary it might be, and I don't blame you in the least for being paranoid about how your chest feels. A part of me really hurts for you, because fuck the universe for being unfair, but I'm also really glad that all of this was figured out in time for you to be able to do something about it.

You're an awesome person, Chris. I would selfishly like many more years of having you in my life. There is absolutely no judgement from me on being scared or on taking care of yourself by being cautious. <3