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Shari Leigh's avatar

Thank you for continuing to share your journey through all this. My heart is breaking for all your pain and fear but I understand getting those tears out is so much better than trying to keep them in. Laugh, cry, get mad… allow yourself to feel however you feel—as it is, however it is. Sending you love, light, and meditating on your healing 🤍

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Lisa McCaffrey's avatar

I see how you hold so much at once—courage and fear, strength and sorrow, light and dark thoughts. What you’ve shared is powerful. And still, you keep building: connection, purpose, hope. I’m here, witnessing it all, and holding you in my heart.

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Mandapaints's avatar

People need to hear you… thank you for sharing it.

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Cindi Ferguson's avatar

This is a remarkable thing to feel and write- "I'm in so much better spirits. I no longer feel defeated. In fact, I have a renewed sense of hope and trust. I’m ready again to be proactive about my health and I am back to trying to think two steps ahead." Along with others I say yes you ARE strong and brave! I also hope that you experience more pain-free days in your next steps! Much love from Cindi and our Sangha.

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Linda H's avatar

You are so strong and so brave and a TFBA!!! You are truly incredible!! Thank you for sharing these dark cloud moments with us and hope that there are brighter skies this week 💙💙💙

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Suzanne  DiGiovanni's avatar

You are strong, brave & truly amazing 🩷💕

Much love, hugs & many prayers to both you & Christian ❤️🤗🙏🏻

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Mel Lloyd's avatar

You let it fall apart. That’s the bravery and the beauty. Most people never find out what letting go can do. You did. That’s strength.

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Alecia Mandal's avatar

Jess, I love you! 😘 thank you for your honest words and making yourself vulnerable!

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Judy Johnson's avatar

Jess, I"m glad you have help with processing the emotions as well as the physical effects of cancer treatment. You are strong and brave; you will know when you've had enough. I imagine you have already read Suleika Jaouad's memoir Between Two Kingdoms and her substack. She understands, having had cancer from the age of 22. Peace to you, strong warrior. You are not alone.

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Ben Whitney's avatar

❤️

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Lisa Schreiber's avatar

You ARE one of the strongest and bravest people I've ever known, Jessica. And I'm SO glad you see that too. I am so sorry you've had to be this strong and brave for such a long time. Sounds like letting go and taking a breath for a minute restored some much needed fire. Sending all the love and hugs your way and hoping you'll have many pain-free days as you embark on this next step.

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Leslie Harris's avatar

Jess, you are one of the strongest people I know. Having fear creep in occasionally doesn’t diminish that. Having tears and mourning doesn’t either. It takes an amazing person to face those fears and to allow those tears to come. I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with pain.

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Jennifer Michaels's avatar

Sharing your experience and being so vulnerable is incredibly brave and selfless of you. Not to mention the advocacy work you’re doing. I’ve been thinking of you and Chris often, and sending strength your way ❤️

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Denise's avatar

Yes this sh*t is real. And yes you are strong and brave! Sending hugs, warm thoughts, prayers and hope. Lots and lots of healing hope, acceptance, peace and comfort your way. And look at you still helping others with your PSA on cancer. Thank you! 🤗❤️🙏

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Charlotte Kaiser's avatar

You are SO strong and brave, Jess. Sending so much love to you and Chris. Continued awe for your courage not only in facing this shitty shitty disease but also in sharing your journey with all of us. ❤️

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