hmmm! I do not accept diagnosis or prognosis after working in medical field and seeing how skewed they can be. So, I would probably say I did not want one. Fortunately, I have not been given one . I admire Suleika's response to diagnosis and ability to reframe it and see the value. I am not much on jewelry and a cancer diagnosis does not seem mundane. When I have experienced what felt like significant losses or insults and found myself "wallowing" in anger and resentment I noted that others got tired of me and I eventually got bored with myself and realized that what I feel is a choice. Anger has rarely been useful. Sorrow however if it is good earthy grief can be helpful until I choose joy and acceptance again.
On May 9, 2024 stream wrote :