The Myth of Separateness

[@lucyelanor]

My mother stopped menstruating shortly after she was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Her wife also stopped having her period, and did not get it again until the day my mother died in her arms thirteen months later. Even though she knew she was dying, my mom said it was the happiest year ever. We are inseparable from one another, as life is from death. Thank you for sharing your exquisite journey with us, Andrea. We are with you and Meg.

[@DJGaDgEt]

When my dad was dying he was in so much pain ... I remember crying as they tried to move him to show me something on his body ...I stopped them and said "it's not important, just stop" My dad was non verbal but the look he gave me said "thank you" ... He was non verbal but he still had tears in his eyes that conveyed pain ... So so so much pain ... And I held him for a long time , as people do when someone lays in hospital, I was bent over, one knee on a chair, my arms around his pillow in fear that I'd hurt him if I rested too long on his skin ... But for the first time in years ... I rested my face on his shoulder and I know he felt the wetness of my eyes ... For the first time in years I didn't hide my sadness from him ... He didn't hug me back because he couldn't ... And that's how I knew it was over .. I said to him "I wish I could take your pain..." That night ... I ended up in the hospital because I couldnt walk .... I needed surgery but no doctor caught that for a year ... I took his pain .. the pain of waiting with a serious issue ... Doctors going about their normal business like they are cashier's at a department store... That night my dad died .. My mom came and chaos ensued as we tried to get me to the hospital (again) to see him one last time ... I was in a wheel chair .. and I had his pain .. I sat by him ... Unable to hold his hand because my arms were holding my body in the only position that stifled my own screams ...I had his pain ... We are so connected ... More than we realize

[@simoansays4820]

You are the only poet I have ever listened to on any kind of consistent basis. 🍰🍪🥠 Feeding the algorithm so your channel grows big and strong and bushy.

[@wakingtheworld]

"Two bushy caterpillars refusing to butterfly" muah And yes, you're right.

[@dagmarjones4049]

And that means we are not alone which is the ultimate fear.

[@kelleytuck1584]

OMG! I am a few weeks away from heading into chemo for the first time, and with the complete hair loss predictions, my eyebrows are what freak me out the most. Thank you, on a whole bunch of levels, for posting this. (And I live in southern Maine, where we just had our first mass shooting hours ago. When did that even become a statistic to even speak of???) Anyway, the eyebrow thing means so much to me personally. Please don't take my eyebrows! You've already taken so much else.... And well, the love and support part? Goes without saying. ❤

[@amy5399]

This is so so beautiful.

[@heikeschulte2531]

Beautiful. I feel so much warmth and comfort from listening to this story. To you. Thank you. Thank you for sharing!!

[@KaiLindaova-dd3wz]

You really do give such a Beautiful Description of something that would happen to me;- (And indeed could do one-day!). Such a Strong Person! I respect you! 💯 % As a Pan-Questioning Male, (Or atleast as a Young Woman trapped in a Man's Body;- who smoke's, as I was a Summer Baby;- (And I remembered one of my first Memories, was Del Shannon's Runaway being played, while I was sat near a Bat Window!);- I am so Greatful for your Upload! You really do have so-much Strength;- and are so Inspirational! Danyāvad!

[@caoimhedonnelly6833]

you are such a huge force in my life and have been since i was young, thank you for your words

[@anniej6191]

Absolutely!

[@healingwomanhood]

Tears. This is so beautiful

[@VanesaChiriceanu]

beautiful

[@ohjoannabanana]

❤

[@lora97006]

Not to try and take away from your sentiment, but someone losing part or all of their brow(s) can be a sign of thyroid dysfunction. This dysfunction is often missed with basic thyroid panel & requires additional testing. Thyroid plays major role in all body systems. 2009 receiving cancer diagnosis - how I wish I would've known then what I know now. I'd rather have my thyroid & accompanying cancer back. Living without a thyroid (& everything else they took with it, that have sprouted other issues) plus dealing with these doctors - has been a nightmare ever since. There are natural, beautiful, holistic cures for cancer, don't be fooled. Whenever possible attempt all natural methods that you can before using western medicine. WM aim is not to cure, but to turn people into further guinea pigs, &/or lifelong dependents on their drugs/services. This is not a theoretical issue any longer, it is a well documented fact that is not on our evening news, but it is out there. * Well - meaning doctors are often slaves to their hierarchical constructs. Some figure it out, some later than others, and some still, will choose to turn a blind eye. The hierarchical construct: Science experiments, money, population manipulation (mind & numbers), & control overall. We can't just be better. We must DO better too. Love & hugs from Arizona, USA 1:28 1:28

[@LoveDass-s9g]

I have so much love for you! I hope one day, we are able to meet, friend.

[@rashaawale9999]

I used to admire you a lot but your stance on the current genocide in Palestine was disappointing, you broke my heart and I'm ashamed of you. There is no two sides in the story there is a nuclear power that is bombing kids, killing journalists, and attacking hospitals, schools, mosques, and churches.

[@funkymunky]

We might not be separate, but we sure-as-hell are different. And if we eliminate those differences - guess what? Humans cancel each other out, the species goes the way of the dodo. Long live inequality.