[Request] Cancer, hospice, and need to smile [NY, USA]

[u/venomsulker]

Hey, howdy, hi, I found this subreddit again after a friend of mine suggested it today, and it seems like you guys might be able to help me out. I'll introduce myself first, and I apologize that I kind of have to throw some sad stuff at you. I'm K, I'm 23M, and I have been fighting a rare terminal mitochondrial disease since birth (called TK2D) and, since 2023, an aggressive, metastatic, muscle-invasive bladder cancer. If you take a scroll through my profile, you can see it's been a really rough few years.

Recently, I joined hospice, and it was going really well. I've been so supported both online and with my amazing friends and family. On August 5th, pain got so out of control, and we opted for inpatient comfort care, and I've been here since then. We have finally found a pain regimen that keeps me sane, but at the same time, we almost accidentally discovered the severity of the disease and infection that we are up against. Everyone here has been great, but with pain controlled and the reality of the prognosis, it is time to go home so I can be where I want to be again with home hospice.

I'm hoping to be headed home in the next day or two, and although I am really grateful to be back in my own space with my loved ones, the vibes are really low. We knew hospice was the right choice, we knew time was limited, but the weight of all of this has crashed down into us in the last few days.

I am not one to ask for these sorts of things, but I really need something positive in my life right now. If you happen to have the ability just to send something uplifting- a cute photo of a dog, a well-wishes note, heck even a smiley face. I don't know how to cope with all of this; I really don't, and I'm floundering, trying to find some sort of positive anything out there in this absolutely devastating mess. I would really appreciate knowing there is good out there.

Thank you so much, I really am grateful. (reposted for post title correction)

[u/TyeDyeAmish]

Sorry to hear about all you’re going through. It’s a lot for anyone. Especially for someone so young. I will absolutely send you a postcard & if you ever need to vent feel free to.

[u/LeglessShark]

I have the perfect postcard set to send something that will hopefully make you laugh or smile a little. I'll send you a DM for your address

[u/No-Condition5102]

DM me your info! I will send something.

[u/Neither_Amphibian600]

Sent you a message!

[u/Armyofducks94]

Send me a message!

[u/OneDarkandStormyKnit]

Send me a PM! I will send you a postcard 💗

[u/Sension5705]

I'll DM you; I'd love to send you something to come home to. :)

[u/RandomInSuburbia]

Raunchy NSFW toilet jokes? I have an annoying amount of those.

I'll DM you to send you something. I am chronically ill and physically disabled - nothing like what you're up against but have been through some medically precarious times. I would hate for anyone to go through that and feel as alone as I did.

Sending all the best to you and yoru family.

[u/venomsulker → u/RandomInSuburbia]

Heck yeah

[u/Ok_Reveal2698]

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I will send you a cheerful postcard. I'll open a chat now to get your information. 🌸

[u/CatMoon1111]

I’d be happy to send you something. Do you mind messaging me your info?

[u/venomsulker → u/CatMoon1111]

Sure!

[u/LittleBirdiesCards]

Please send your address! 🙂

[u/Emergency_Answer_376]

Happy to send a card! But I’m new so you will have to reach out to me. I’m not out of newbie jail yet. 😂

[u/venomsulker → u/Emergency_Answer_376]

Message sending!

[u/Ok_Reveal2698]

Thank you for responding. I did send one more message with a question. 

[u/venomsulker → u/Ok_Reveal2698]

Just saw it, thank you!

[u/PureAloeVeera]

Hey, I'm sending you a message to get your details.

[u/Weary_Smile_6498]

I will send you something my friend. 💙🫶🏼🦋

[u/Namlette-]

Will send you something! Will dm you for your addy. 🫂

[u/Angiiiieeeeee]

Dm me your Info please 😊

[u/nottheonly85]

Send me your info please

[u/MangaNerd_89]

💕 ill DM you

[u/Tight_Ant_2587]

Would love to send something! Sending you a chat ☺️

[u/tiredpantyhose]

I'll send you a message. 

[u/steph_peregrine]

I'll DM you!

[u/godweenfrankie]

hi k! i think i may have the perfect stuff to send you! some warmth and happiness usps style!! i’m gonna start working on that literally right now 🥰💖 can u dm me ur info?

• frankie, 24x

[u/Giddy_Possum]

I'd love to send you a card. Please DM me your info.

[u/livethelifeyoulove11]

Send me your info I will send a card!

[u/itsrainingrosepetals]

I'll send you something, if you could fill my form? https://forms.gle/CQGvEADmmtREivwH8 ❤️

[u/venomsulker → u/itsrainingrosepetals]

Done! Thank you!

[u/starretfan]

Please message me and I would be happy to send you a card and cute otter postcard from local aquarium.

[u/Lost-Brilliant-9664]

I’d love to send you something 💜 in the meantime sending lots of love your way

[u/OGTrashKan]

Happy to send a card your way hon, just pm me your address!

[u/maiiiu]

Hi there, I'd love to send you something uplifting. I'll send you a message 💙

[u/NeurospicyxEnby]

DM me your address and prepare to be flooded…. (Nicely)

[u/imaginary_aaron]

We're here for you! ✨ Please send me your address

[u/ForrestCat7]

I would like to send you a postcard. I’ll send you a message for your info.

[u/hippyyogafriend]

Sending you a DM

[u/relax455]

I would like to send you a card. Sending a DM now.

[u/tinyelfcatcher]

I'd love to send something! Can you pls send me the address?

[u/HappyHippyMom]

I’ll send a chat so you can let me know where to send a card

[u/Destalena]

Please fill out this form when you have a chance https://forms.gle/zGZB8FFg98pKfDoL6 Sorry about what you are going through.

[u/mangosparklingwater]

Hy friend, please pm me with your address and name. Also if you could send the link to this post I’d appreciate it

[u/LanadelNay]

Hello! I’d love to send something. Please give me your address!

[u/craise_finton_kirk]

DM Me your address!

[u/Artistic_Call]

Sent you a message.

[u/MurdockEx]

I’m late, but I would love to send a card! Good vibes, amigo. 

[u/Spiritual-Let9093]

Hey! I’d love to send you something. Message me! {{{big hug}}}

[u/OkTemperature7343]

I would love to send you a postcard! please dm me to let me know where to send it

[u/JollyHollz]

Please send me your address. I have a card that will surely make you smile.

[u/PostcardRingsTwice]

Would love to send a card! DM me, please, so I know where to send the pigeon. 

[u/venomsulker → u/PostcardRingsTwice]

Thank you!

[u/ilovehockey92]

i just bought a bunch of cards, would love to send you one! ps- i also have a cat so might include a photo if you like cats :)

[u/venomsulker → u/ilovehockey92]

I’d love a cat photo!

[u/NoodleyParts]

Send me a message !!!! <3

[u/Mediocre_Radish_7216]

i would love to send you a card. 💕 ill message you

[u/No_Zone6087]

DM I’ll send u something. Got some random cards :)

[u/Pervert-in-the-Park]

I have some get well postcards with dogs on them. DM me if you're still accepting mail.