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Subject: My Sister Dee

Author: Jody (sad)

[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 16:33:02 02/27/08 Wed I lost my sister Dee to cancer (rhabdomyosarcoma) in 1983. I was seven she was eleven. I am still grieving her death deeply twenty-five years later. I just read "Sibling Grief" and I am profoundly moved by the empowering information! I really thought that I was alone in my grief and now I feel that my feelings have been validated. Thank You. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Author: Pleasant [Edit]	Date Posted: 06:44:03 02/28/08 Thu Dear Jody, Thank you for writing -- I am so glad you found my book helpful. I too appreciate your writing here because it lets me know that I am not the only one who has heard of this terrible form of cancer. I hope you will visit often. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Jody [Edit]

Date Posted: 12:34:32 03/01/08 Sat Pleasant, Thank you for your response. I was quite shocked when I read the introduction portion of your book and realized that your sister too, had rhabdo. It truly is a horrible childhood disease, but treatment has improved over the years. My sister lived for five years (after diagnosis) and I believe that many more children are surviving longer. I truly found so many pieces of your book applicable to my own experience and appreciate it greatly. I must say I had a true "light bulb" moment when reading about anniversary reactions and experiences. The timing of my own what I considered "seasonal" mild depression has always corresponded with the death of my beloved sister. I have always missed this! Even throughout my own training ( I have a masters degree in counseling)! I have ordered copies of your book for both my remaining siblings and hope that it can assist them in their process as well. WIth Thanks, Jody [ Post a Reply to This Message ]