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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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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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