A support group provides an opportunity for people to share personal experiences and feelings, coping strategies, or firsthand information about a disease and its treatments. For many people, a health-related support group fills the crucial gap between medical treatment and the need for emotional support.
When I first got diagnosed, I was just afraid
As I navigated through my treatment, with nerves frayed
Fear gave way to something else, discussed much less
And that was a gnawing feeling of loneliness..
Illnesses that do not kill, close around you
Making all the priorities in your life subservient to
Your illness- there is no time to maintain
Social relationships when you are wrecked by pain
As the days went by, I felt an increasing sense
Of isolation, to feel connected was a need intense
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I cannot thank my healthcare team enough
That recommended a support group for times tough
What a cathartic experience it was for me
To open my soul in a space judgment free
Over time I learnt numerous tips and tricks
To tackle my symptoms when I felt sick
Things that no doctor or nurse would tell you
Were discussed candidly in this forum too
The support group filled a huge void for me
I found both company and community..
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Treatment has been quite a roller-coaster ride
But my support group is unwaveringly by my side
In supporting each other, meaning we find
Beyond the illness that occupies our minds..
Passion...unbridled 