I want to cry - found out just before Christmas I have a rare form of Leukaemia

I have a rare form of leukaemia.  I found out just before Christmas when I received a letter from the hospital to my doctor. I, for some reason was copied into the letter. My daughter takes strength in the fact that I said I would fight it. But deep down, all I want to do is cry. My friends are very supportive and all say that I'm a fighter having already had Polio which left me Crippled since 1961 when I was a few weeks old. I genuinely think that I've had more than my fair share of suffering and always ask 'Why ME?' Some might say "Why not you" but I just feel like crying.  Sorry for the rant.

  • Hello Andy, so sorry for what you are going through.  There is absolutely nothing wrong in how you are feeling........and yes, it does seem that you have had more than your fair share of suffering.  In your case, I think that you have absolutely every right to ask, "why me?"  If you need to cry, then please go ahead and cry Andy..........there is no shame in crying and it might even make you feel a bit better.  My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I wish you all the luck in the world, take care, xx