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LucyL's avatar

Amazing women doing amazing things for life here xxx

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Kristina Adams Waldorf, MD's avatar

Mel is absolutely amazing. I am so happy to have met her and to share her story! Thank you for reading!

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CathyTroupp's avatar

Thank you for this interview! As a friend and follower of Mel it is great to discover you too. I have learned that the main message is, don’t be alone. Friends from before stay alongside a new community that grows. If only my sister had had this opportunity when she had cancer thirty years ago as a young woman. She was so isolated and shut out from the “world of the well”. No one thought differently then. If she could see you now ♥️

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Kristina Adams Waldorf, MD's avatar

I have never heard of it called “the world of the well”, but that perfectly describes the two worlds that I have experienced. I wish we could have we embraced your sister. No one should feel alone in this fight, but alas that is exactly how one feels. Thank you.

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Mel Erwin's avatar

Such a raw truth dear Cathy. There is a prominent and nurturing community now. Your dear sister would have been held. We hold her in our hearts. 🩵

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Elizabeth Jarrett's avatar

Thank you so much, Kristina and Mel! A very personal and therefore highly impactful interview.

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Mel Erwin's avatar

Thank you Elizabeth. The personal is the universal often. It helps to self advocate and to advocate for others. ❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽

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Kristina Adams Waldorf, MD's avatar

Thank you, Elizabeth. I feel that I learn from

other people when I talk to them and ask them about their stories. Each of us finds a different piece that is helpful.

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Kristina Adams Waldorf, MD's avatar

Thank you, J.E., for the restack!

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