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Greg Stewart's avatar

Best of luck on Monday. You have every reason to be scared, but I'm certain your strength and determination will get you through. Needles last a few seconds, and marathons last hours and you've conquered those. Straight or crooked, you got this.

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Victoria's avatar

Hugs. Sending strength and best wishes for Monday.

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Laura  Galloway's avatar

Thank you for sharing your journey so openly—the progress, the fears, and the hope. Your willingness to invite others into your story is powerful. In many ways, by facing cancer head-on, you’re fighting for your family, and it’s clear you have the strength and determination for this fight. I loved the Indigo Girls reference at the end—now that song is stuck in my head too. I’ll be praying for you and with you on Monday. Your courage is deeply admirable—truly unwavering, my friend. Love to you.

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Annessa Light's avatar

I've been a fan of the Indigo Girls for decades and have listened to those beautiful, haunting lyrics hundreds of times, but you've just made them even more meaningful and resonant. I love your writing, Kirsten. And I love you. You've got this.

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Kevin McGuirk's avatar

Best of luck Monday…

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Kevin McGuirk's avatar

Sorry, accidentally hit enter. Meant to add: I’ll be thinking of you and hoping for the best news for you. And thanks for sharing your post.

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Liz Arginteanu's avatar

Imagining i took my cancer from my child... that's a new one for me. Ty for the Lil fucked up trick. Best of luck with surgery, you'll do great

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Mari's avatar

You are so loved <3 Monday will come and go...keep riding the wave, it'll get you back to shore

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