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I wanted to start this group as I realised after far too long avoiding my feelings, far too much alcohol consumption and hundreds of podcasts on long walks, I needed to take my pain and make it part of my medicine.

 

I wish I had received a guide on Surviving being a Cancer Survivor when I left my last Chemotherapy appointment, and I'm sure it would be titled, 'You Survived, Congratulations! But now the hard part begins.

 

The never-ending physical and emotional roller coaster I have experienced in the 5 years since Cancer, has led me on an endless search for physical and emotional healing, and while I continue my own process, I want to help others who have this journey ahead of them.

 

I am by no means close to feel 'healed' and it's taken years to remove the pressure of such an unrealistic goal, but I wish someone had warned me of the intense journey to come after handing back my 'Cancer Card.' 

 

Over the past few years, I have met many incredible people who have been through a similar journey, and my heart aches when I hear how much pain follows such a positive outcome that should change our lives in so many positive ways after facing mortality.

 

Experiencing pain and suffering has emotional and physical scar tissue that builds over and over on top of each other and I want others to know they aren't alone.

 

What I have learned, is that suppressing these feelings will eventually damage others as well as ourselves, so now I spend every day in search of the tools to metabolise and befriend my feelings and I believe in sharing what I learn with those going through a similar experience can help heal, inspire and guide others on their own path to healing.

 

Big hugs and love to all the patients, survivors and supporters!

Mez xo

 

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"There is only one question that matters, what are you unwilling to feel" - Tara Brach