ContraBardus Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Some may have noticed I've been gone for a bit, and the timing of real life might have made my reasoning seem a bit petty due to my last post being a stupid argument over nothing important. I'm not mad at any mods over a stupid thing that had to do with a movie thread in the off topic section. I still think I'm right in principal there, but it had nothing to do with why I dropped off the site suddenly at the end of last year. I didn't have a butthurt tantrum and run off or anything, it was just real life taking priority for a bit. My Stepdad has been diagnosed with cancer in his spine, lungs, and prostate. It's serious, but treatable according to the doctors. It probably will kill him eventually, but there's a good chance that won't happen for several years. There is no 'you have X years to live' diagnosis and it's in early stages and could possibly be eliminated completely if everything goes well. He's going to have to undergo treatment and that will suck, but he'll probably be around for a while yet. Anyway, I've been busy with helping them out recently and haven't had a lot of time for forums. If I vanish again for a while, that's probably why, but everything seems to have calmed down for now so my schedule is normal again for the time being. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Welcome back, sorry to hear about your family issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLyniezian Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Sorry to hear that sir. I know of people who've suffered from cancer and that it isn't really great to endure, but hope it goes well for your stepfather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhim Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Hi ContraBardus, it has been awhile, hasn't it? Sorry to hear about your stepdad. My aunt died of cancer (while staying with my parents since it was close to the hospital), and I can say that it is an ugly way to go. Glad to hear it's manageable. A lot of people say that in times of such crisis we turn to God and rekindle our faith in whatever religion we are familiar with. In all honesty, I find great comfort in not having to believe in a God that I can blame for whatever injustice has befallen me, and instead trusting in the wisdom of man, refined by centuries of scientific advancement, to deliver the hope of a solution. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenaissanceWoman Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Wow, I'm sorry to hear about that. I totally understand being away while you're dealing with this family crisis. I was away for several months, over a year ago, when I was helping with my dying brother. Oh I had plenty of downtime -- oh the long, agonizing down time! -- but didn't have the head space to come here. I guess we were focused on our little circle, and I was internalizing stuff, and I was keeping oh so busy with stuff, and I didn't want to come out of that for a while. Maybe I should have. But I totally get where you are coming from. Do what you gotta do for your family and for your own sanity. We'll be here when you're available to come back and join in again. Be strong. I'm hoping for the best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dichotomy Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Really sorry to hear this. I hope that the next few weeks and months aren't too difficult for you all x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Margee Posted February 11, 2016 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2016 Hi ContraBardus. Welcome back to Ex-c. I'm so sorry your stepdad is so sick. Life truly sucks at times. He's lucky to have you. We're right here for you anytime you feel the need to talk. You take good care of yourself during this stressful time. ((hug)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellinas Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Very sorry to hear of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator TheRedneckProfessor Posted February 14, 2016 Super Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2016 I wish you the best that medical science has to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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