Karen Derris

Mom of two teenagers, scholar of Buddhist narratives, professor of ReligiousStudies, living with #grade4brain cancer.

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After my #gbst diagnosis I began writing a book to use whatever time I did have meaningfully and to share resources I had for living with others wliving with terminal disease. Storied Companions: cancer, Trauma and Finding Guides for Living is available now from @WisdomPubs

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@Olas_Truth I’m thinking about my small goal list for this coming week. I’m going towrite them out on nice paper and decorate it with some drawing: that’ll be goal #1 for tomorrow.

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@Janetef Nope, no joy from the cancer; joy while suffering from cancer. Yes; less often and more limited than my life without cancer. Cancer is taking away my life before it kills me. I have much to be grateful for but lots of suffering too. Living while dying is complicated.

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@Lifeiskitsch I can imagine it is exhausting and draining in so many ways; I hope other options appear!

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@Lifeiskitsch “The Dude Abides” could work for Dudettes too

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@ehgkulow @MetastaticMom I’m so sorry! I hope Theresa great treatment plan!

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@Lifeiskitsch Congratulations! Here’s to many more!!

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@preopticarea I ge it! I Hope your scan is as beautiful as you are!

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I miss LibbyMBC!

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Cancer is so cruel! Praying, in my way for her family, especially for Violet

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@BTSMchat @HenryFordNeuro @BrainTumorInst @EndBrainCancer @LisaJaayyy @jenbny182 @JimSnyderDO @jengresh @subatomicdoc @BelKristin @MelanieKabo @KelseyBanks @tumourrumor @AlbertHKimMDPhD @KatieMang @lab6716 @EmJLeaver @lindsey101987 @MichelleLBain Thank you for the information!

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@HenryFordNeuro @BTSMchat @BrainTumorInst @EndBrainCancer @LisaJaayyy @jenbny182 @JimSnyderDO @jengresh @subatomicdoc @BelKristin @MelanieKabo @KelseyBanks @tumourrumor @AlbertHKimMDPhD @KatieMang @lab6716 @EmJLeaver @lindsey101987 @MichelleLBain What time, please.

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@BTSMchat @HenryFordNeuro @BrainTumorInst @EndBrainCancer @LisaJaayyy @jenbny182 @JimSnyderDO @jengresh @subatomicdoc @BelKristin @MelanieKabo @KelseyBanks @tumourrumor @AlbertHKimMDPhD @KatieMang @lab6716 @EmJLeaver @lindsey101987 @MichelleLBain What time, please?

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@Olas_Truth I have deep chronic fatigue from my grade I brain can ver and treatment side effects. I’m inspired by your focused goal exercise and self care. I’m going to implement your suggestions this week. Thank you for sharing your approach to living with challenge

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@BTSMchat @HenryFordNeuro @BrainTumorInst @EndBrainCancer @LisaJaayyy @jenbny182 @JimSnyderDO @jengresh @subatomicdoc @BelKristin @MelanieKabo @KelseyBanks @tumourrumor @AlbertHKimMDPhD @KatieMang @lab6716 @EmJLeaver @lindsey101987 @MichelleLBain What time?

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This is for Maui, from a far away friend. I am so terribly sorry.

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@laurasweetjane So lovely for you and thanks for the reminder to cherish and appreciate my friends!

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@LibbyMbc I hope you get home quickly!

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@toneo I’m so sorry. As a mother myself I imagine the terror.every wish for full health recovery