I know what Fiona means. As I've told people about this event, I've heard how cancer has touched the lives of so many families. People have shared stories they probably wouldn't have otherwise and it's both very humbling and affirming.
I worried at first that people dealing with cancer might think what I was doing somehow frivolous; after all we don’t have to deal with the sickness and pain. But everyone who has a family member affected has expressed support. We have opened ourselves up to hearing not only the sadness that people face, but also the strength people show. We've discovered the connectedness that comes from sharing other people's real experiences, not just the usual pleasantries we exchange with people who are sort of peripheral to our lives.
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