Hi, my name is Cath. I am married to Jason and we have 2 wonderful children; Joshua who is 4 years old and has just started infant school, and Charli who is a (non-sleeping) very happy 14 month old. I have been inspired by a mum blogger to start a blog myself – but not from the perspective of being a mummy; but to write about my journey throughout 2019.
My family’s journey throughout 2019 has been a very tough one which is why I am commencing this blog. My first aim is to reach out to others who may find themselves in challenging and emotional situations like mine. My second aim is quite a selfish aim – to try to help myself through this tough time by talking about my own emotions in public. So what am I talking about? It’s a subject that people still do not like to talk about even though we are in 2019. The big C word. Yes … Cancer.
3 people in my immediate family have been diagnosed with cancer since February. Throughout all of these cancer diagnosis’, I found that it was easier to focus on the person living with cancer (rightly so!) and in doing this I forgot to look after myself and my own emotional wellbeing. That’s why I think it is so important to reach out to others who might be supporting their loved ones throughout their cancer journey because we are all important and it is vital that we do look after ourselves. To do this, I will be discussing my own journey and emotions rightback from where it all started. I am a newbie to blogging so please bear with me, but I will give it a shot!
Cancer journey - a relatives perspective 
Behind you all the way Catherine. Xxx
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Thank you Nigel xx
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WD Cath, not easy for anyone, I will be following you x
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Thank you xx
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So sorry Cath to hear you are suffering, hope this helps you. Call if I can help anytime. Shall be sharing and following your journey God Bless x x
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Thank you Sue. Hope you are well xx
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Cath well done for starting this emotional blog . It doesn’t matter if it’s ‘selfish’ aim on your part . it’s most importantly your healing journey too . Well done and I’m with you all the way xxx
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Thank you for your support. It means a lot to me and my family x
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You have had a tough year writing your blog will defiantly help you and others going through the same thing. You have a lovely family staying strong & talking things through helps. Your doing a great job.x
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Thank you Kath. Your support means a lot to us all x
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Hey cath you are one of the strongest people I know. Will most definetly be following you x
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Oh Cath!! So sorry to hear this, but so glad you are finding a way to help you through the journey. Talking, writing, blogging, whatever it takes – do what feels right for you and your loved ones and hopefully you will get love and support from everyone out here. Big hugs xxx
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Well done Cath for breaking the silence. Watching family suffer is never easy and good on you for reaching out for help xx
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