I’ve woken up with so many thoughts this morning, probably brought about through hospital visits this weekend. I'm tired of feeling tired, because I'm working through hoops trying to straighten my life out in one way or another.

Although things seem brighter, I'm still working through my father’s health. I am definitely not a great fan of chemotherapy. Having seen my father struggle for months with it, I am even less of a fan now.

I am under no illusion when I think about the problems with cancer, but having been through cancer before with my mum, I am more informed about it now.

As I watch my father continue to struggle, I can't help but think that constantly having to deal with side effects that are beginning to interfere with his long term health, isn't really a life.

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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2 comments on “This morning's thoughts”

  1. I totally understand where you're coming from and can understand your concerns. I hope things work out for the best soon.

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