Joe, I have to think that what you are sharing with us is very difficult, painful & stressful for you. But, I hope that putting it out there brings you at least a tiny, little bit of relief. Sending you love & prayers.
Joe…. I hope it’s okay that I respond to bad news by directly asking you about a book (I’m a “let’s talk about the horror… without talking about the horror kind of emotionally awkward type of type? 😬 ” A “can we use a movie or art to help us divulge our true feelings instead?”)- so I wanted to ask: have you ever read The Bright Hour by Nina Riggs ?
I ask because her book was left on my soul like a scar I (for once) was okay with having.
I gave it to someone young and dear to help them process the death of their sibling to cancer (died as a young teen), after I read it and felt … altered. So it’s one of those books that someone only gets if they GET it. And it doesn’t mince words, doesn’t paint fake positives and platitudes .. She was Emerson’s great great great granddaughter or something in that number of greats - but wrote about everything to the end in a way that few have and I believe few ever will again. Most would probably not “get it”; Appreciate.
To me?… it’s a book I carry with me [internally and obviously metaphorically ] like a badge of honor to have read it. I imagine you would “get it” perhaps most of all— and given you’re a beautiful writer, you’d get it on that level above and beyond too
I wish I could respond to this bad news without sorrys or fake “chin ups” and just sit in the bad with you, and then (just because we all want to do something. Anything. Some small thing)- slide the worn book across a table to you for whenever you need 🖤
Bailey I don’t mind at all. I follow along with your journey and welcome any advice or talks from you. I just purchased the book right now and can’t wait for it to come. It’s moved up to the top of the list now. Thank you 🧡🧡🧡
Joe, I have to think that what you are sharing with us is very difficult, painful & stressful for you. But, I hope that putting it out there brings you at least a tiny, little bit of relief. Sending you love & prayers.
Thank you Anna 🧡🧡🧡
Joe…. I hope it’s okay that I respond to bad news by directly asking you about a book (I’m a “let’s talk about the horror… without talking about the horror kind of emotionally awkward type of type? 😬 ” A “can we use a movie or art to help us divulge our true feelings instead?”)- so I wanted to ask: have you ever read The Bright Hour by Nina Riggs ?
I ask because her book was left on my soul like a scar I (for once) was okay with having.
I gave it to someone young and dear to help them process the death of their sibling to cancer (died as a young teen), after I read it and felt … altered. So it’s one of those books that someone only gets if they GET it. And it doesn’t mince words, doesn’t paint fake positives and platitudes .. She was Emerson’s great great great granddaughter or something in that number of greats - but wrote about everything to the end in a way that few have and I believe few ever will again. Most would probably not “get it”; Appreciate.
To me?… it’s a book I carry with me [internally and obviously metaphorically ] like a badge of honor to have read it. I imagine you would “get it” perhaps most of all— and given you’re a beautiful writer, you’d get it on that level above and beyond too
I wish I could respond to this bad news without sorrys or fake “chin ups” and just sit in the bad with you, and then (just because we all want to do something. Anything. Some small thing)- slide the worn book across a table to you for whenever you need 🖤
Bailey I don’t mind at all. I follow along with your journey and welcome any advice or talks from you. I just purchased the book right now and can’t wait for it to come. It’s moved up to the top of the list now. Thank you 🧡🧡🧡
Joe. You are right! “Cancer f cking sucks”
Aarrrghghhh!
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I’m amazed that you share this bad trip…nice postcards too!❤️
So sorry this is happening to you. Hang in there and try to cope the best you can.
Thanks Mikel 🧡🧡🧡
All I can say is that I’m so sorry Joe. I can’t begin to imagine how difficult this whole journey has been.
My husband and I have been and will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.❤️
Thank you 🧡🧡🧡
FUUUCCKK
Joey, I am saying prayers and sending love. Nana
That's a lot of info. Holding space for you, friend. What music shall I blast and send that giant 'F you, cancer' into the universe?
Manchester Orchestra is my go to now. Thanks 🧡🧡🧡
Shocker 😀 I never heard of them before discovering your IG