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Susan Earlam's avatar

Congratulations. I'm so glad you've done this for yourself. The validation must be totally overwhelming, but in a good way. Looking forward to reading more x

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Becky Handley (she/they)'s avatar

Thank you so much, Susan. 🖤

It has been validating but also very overwhelming. Weirdly enough it was also overwhelming when he began discussing follow up care with me because I really wasn’t expecting it! I had so prepared myself for a bad experience or for it at least be very clinical. I was not ready for positivity, kindness and care.

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Susan Earlam's avatar

Yeah, like remembering those things actually can exist in that kind of environment. ❤️

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Ren Riley's avatar

Congratulations Becky 💙 Try and give yourself grace and gentleness, I remember how the immediate post-diagnosis days felt for me - lots of questions and ‘aha that’s why I did that thing ten years ago’ moments. Hope it provides some clarity for you 😊

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Becky Handley (she/they)'s avatar

Thank you so much, Ren. 🖤I will!

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Janelle Hardacre's avatar

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ So pleased for you, Becky. Lots of love Janelle xx

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Becky Handley (she/they)'s avatar

Thank you so much, Janelle. 🖤

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Jane Claire Bradley's avatar

Congratulations, Becky! So much to be proud of in how tenacious and wise you've been in this process. I'm buzzing for you. My partner got their diagnosis last week too! Lots of processing here, so sending lots of love if that's the case for you as well 🖤

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Elly Marie (she/her)'s avatar

I’m glad you have had a positive experience with diagnosis. I’m currently wondering if it is worth saving up to go privately or wait it out via nhs.

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