I'm a cancer survivor BJ....twice, and I know all about people not wanting to hear ... when all you want to do is talk.

I know how it feels to be made feel like all you're doing is thinking and talking about yourself.

I know that people really don't want to listen, and I do wonder if maybe they're afraid they'll catch the cancer off you, just by talking (or getting too close)!

I know what it's like to simply hope for a friendly ear; one that will actually listen without judging.

Please know that I'm here for you anytime you need some-one to talk to who's been there too BJ.

I didn't have chemo, but I did have major surgery, and I do have to have regular checks, because both the types I had are likely to reoccur.

I don't have BP but I do have MS, and I guess that no matter what the particular cross we each have to bear, it seems that having cancer on top of another chronic illness, just makes it that bit harder to cope.

Hang in there BJ. You're being brave, and each of us are here for you... standing by you.... lending that ear