tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post354579088761256981..comments2024-02-12T11:58:18.115+00:00Comments on Alright Tit by Lisa Lynch: You keep it all… out.Lisa Lynchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09801653171602300600noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-43402954386458759202010-08-06T19:57:00.320+01:002010-08-06T19:57:00.320+01:00Lisa, you do it to me nearly every time, the tears...Lisa, you do it to me nearly every time, the tears are welling up reading this latest entry. How am I ever going to survive reading that damned book of yours? Your relationship with your parents is so beautiful, it's such an honour to be allowed to witness how strong it is so publicly like this. As others have said, give your mum a big hug from me ... and treat yourself to a right big dump 365'erhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08837477269168191942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-81396601527159710762010-08-05T16:31:41.516+01:002010-08-05T16:31:41.516+01:00Hi Lisa Well I've been reading your blog (and ...Hi Lisa Well I've been reading your blog (and yes I've also bought your book)since just after I was diagnosed in October 2008. I read about it in a magazine and thought it was for me- I too had realised that most of the "stuff" around the whole crap that was breast cancer was for nice, older people not for people who said "fuck" far too often or who's friends said Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-41998699751649547232010-08-05T14:11:36.034+01:002010-08-05T14:11:36.034+01:00Just wanted to say wow - only just discovered your...Just wanted to say wow - only just discovered your blog but I love it. So amusing and interesting. You're a brave lady!<br /><br />Also, if you don't know about them, check out the Breast Cancer Haven here in London. They offer free complimentary therapies and support for anyone affected by breast cancer.<br /><br />And keep on blogging! You're fab! xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-29280406678355682972010-08-05T12:15:49.152+01:002010-08-05T12:15:49.152+01:00Hi Lisa, please let your mum know that not one day...Hi Lisa, please let your mum know that not one day goes by when I do not blame myself for Gabriel's cancer. <br /><br />We had genetic testing, Gabriel does not have the genetic mutation that can be associated with his cancer type, but still I question what I did or did not do that made him develop such an awful cancer type at the age of 2 - did I eat something when I was pregnant? Did I Gabrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16629891673892102072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-69304297106478343002010-08-05T10:34:53.364+01:002010-08-05T10:34:53.364+01:00Without your Mum you wouldn't be here...but I ...Without your Mum you wouldn't be here...but I can bet she feels so guilty. It's insane and illogical but still it happens. You'll both be fine though. Life goes on and you're going to make a complete recovery. And Mum, it's nobody's fault.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-40057175685167712732010-08-05T10:15:26.503+01:002010-08-05T10:15:26.503+01:00Don't think i can say much more than lilianavo...Don't think i can say much more than lilianavonk xxx FiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-39261713215143178702010-08-05T08:58:12.967+01:002010-08-05T08:58:12.967+01:00It must have been really hard to hear about this a...It must have been really hard to hear about this and even harder to blog about it. I want to send super snuggles to your Mum as I am sure the guilt is eating her up (Mums do a great line in feeling guilty for things that they have no control over!). I don't know what this means for your Mum's health so am also sending you all lots of virtual love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-68913082705412380142010-08-05T08:54:37.341+01:002010-08-05T08:54:37.341+01:00Please give your mum a ginormous hug from me (and ...Please give your mum a ginormous hug from me (and as always, save one of equal strength and duration for yourself).<br /><br />My mom wouldn't even admit that she had depression, let alone acknowledge its genetic causation, but it's the primary reason I've chosen not to have kids, as I want that particular buck to stop with me. Having been raised by a mentally ill parent, there'slilianavonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09363096499107106137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-76257688181047637512010-08-04T21:17:22.252+01:002010-08-04T21:17:22.252+01:00I'm sorry to hear more bad news. I was told no...I'm sorry to hear more bad news. I was told no need to do the genetic testing at the moment ... but truly realise that it might be something I have to contemplate in the future. For the moment ignorance is ... well ... ignorance.<br /><br />PxPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08407207567115422315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-2693551237227568452010-08-04T16:26:49.239+01:002010-08-04T16:26:49.239+01:00My mum blames herself for my inherited gene mutati...My mum blames herself for my inherited gene mutation. But then, it must be her mums fault, and then maybe <i>her</i> dads fault, etc, ad infinitum. <br /><br />The buck stops at chance.Diana Parkhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02390234305506327151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-90966232244791120802010-08-04T16:07:26.583+01:002010-08-04T16:07:26.583+01:00Sorry to hear the news on the rogue gene. By you ...Sorry to hear the news on the rogue gene. By you sharing your story it is demystifying it for others and if that saves lives or makes it easier for anyone then even better. As I've said before, your honesty is refreshing and very engaging.Fenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07945553568341010805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-54698938722756319052010-08-04T16:05:52.065+01:002010-08-04T16:05:52.065+01:00Hope your mum is OK. It must have been a real sho...Hope your mum is OK. It must have been a real shock to all.alhihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17874650104335249662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-59020639407101817042010-08-04T14:54:47.203+01:002010-08-04T14:54:47.203+01:00I know the feeling. Although the genetic link is ...I know the feeling. Although the genetic link is far less understood, my mum felt awful when I was diagnosed with MS.... as though it was HER FAULT.... and presumably she feels even worse now that my younger brother is apparently showing the first symptoms. What can anyone do though, eh? It's hardly something you can assign blame over, is it. She's also the reason I've got blue swisslethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16708248700851998044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-3059475037183020192010-08-04T14:44:57.330+01:002010-08-04T14:44:57.330+01:00I want one of those greetings cards.I want one of those greetings cards.Wardotronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-49666296376291397682010-08-04T14:41:17.740+01:002010-08-04T14:41:17.740+01:00So sorry to hear that Lisa. But well done you for ...So sorry to hear that Lisa. But well done you for blogging about it, it can't have been an easy decision (have been there in my own way) and I think you struck the balance just right.<br /><br />BGbillygean.co.ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11181916371417817578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019246280434938648.post-24892102048345254852010-08-04T14:36:11.809+01:002010-08-04T14:36:11.809+01:00I'm sure it was a shock to your Mum, but I'...I'm sure it was a shock to your Mum, but I've no doubt you'll continue to reassure her that she is the best Mum in the world (bar MY Mum of course).Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858316092785787898noreply@blogger.com