Greyscale_Geckos
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My life has been so crazy lately. Another biopsy revealed more malignant moles on my right arm and neck. Because of the talk of radiation therapy again, I decided that I would hold off on buying any geckos to breed. It made me sad, but I know it would make me feel even worse if I had them and could not properly care for them during/after my radiation therapy.
My family has suffered many losses recently. My cousin Jerry who was 33 years old died when trying to go cold turkey off of painkillers. It was a devastating loss, especially to my mother who practically raised him. Besides losses, we have also had to deal with cancer at every turn. The woman who has been like my grandmother was diagnosed with cancer. Her husband is also dealing with his own cancer problems.
It's a lot of sad stuff, and amidst all of it I find myself doing okay. I really have to thank my boyfriend and my close friends for it though. Also my father for being very supportive and taking me into his house after some bad situations at my mom's place. Without these people I really couldn't wake up in the morning. They have made life so much more hopeful for me, even when everything around me seems so negative.
I've found a lot of comfort in this community. Going through pictures of hatchlings, or listening to excited new breeders, or hey, even the excited breeders with many years behind them has been a powerful and optimistic thing. This place has been great for me, and the people here have been great to me.
Forgive me for the rave and if it sounds sappy. I just wanted to express how happy and thankful I am.
My family has suffered many losses recently. My cousin Jerry who was 33 years old died when trying to go cold turkey off of painkillers. It was a devastating loss, especially to my mother who practically raised him. Besides losses, we have also had to deal with cancer at every turn. The woman who has been like my grandmother was diagnosed with cancer. Her husband is also dealing with his own cancer problems.
It's a lot of sad stuff, and amidst all of it I find myself doing okay. I really have to thank my boyfriend and my close friends for it though. Also my father for being very supportive and taking me into his house after some bad situations at my mom's place. Without these people I really couldn't wake up in the morning. They have made life so much more hopeful for me, even when everything around me seems so negative.
I've found a lot of comfort in this community. Going through pictures of hatchlings, or listening to excited new breeders, or hey, even the excited breeders with many years behind them has been a powerful and optimistic thing. This place has been great for me, and the people here have been great to me.
Forgive me for the rave and if it sounds sappy. I just wanted to express how happy and thankful I am.
I'm glad you can find some peace here, and I wish you a quick road to healing. My thoughts are with you. 
