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[mwpooh]

The past week has been really rough for me.

Someone I know from high school was diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer this past summer. She and her family remained optimistic and kept us all updated via her blog. Last Tuesday, there was a post from her brother saying that the cancer had spread and she was far too weak to undergo anymore chemo or

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[vntigger]

I understand what you mean. Even though I deal with death in my line of work, this definitely affected me more because I knew her and she was so young. Every person that I've worked with who's passed has affected me a little but this did more than that. I've had the same thoughts you've had, wondering if I would leave behind something good for someone to remember me for, hoping I will be surrounded by those I love and that they know I love them. I've had morbid thoughts before wondering if I were to pass, if anyone would notice I was gone and this has pushed me to make sure that that would not be the case.

I know you've got a great man by your side to talk to but if you ever want more support, I'm here too. Love ya!