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Twenty-Ninth Entry: Thyroid Literary Contest – Three Words of Encouragement
Believe, Hope, Support and Knowledge. I just found out that I have a 1.5 cm nodule on the right lobe of my Thyroid. I am so afraid I may have cancer! My father just died 2 years ago [Read] | 2 responses.
Twenty-Eighth Entry: Thyroid Literary Contest – Three Words of Encouragement
Understanding, Knowledge, Share and Experience When I was first diagnosed with a thyroid condition 20 years ago, I wanted to gain as much knowledge as I could. Knowledge that would [Read] | one response.
Twenty-Seventh Entry: Thyroid Literary Contest – Three Words of Encouragement
Fuck You, Thyroid You're wondering how this can be encouraging. From a person who has dealt with two surgeries and a cancer diagnosis in the past 3 months (and did I mention I'm not [Read] | 5 responses.
Twenty-Sixth Entry: Thyroid Literary Contest – Three Words of Encouragement
When thinking of four words that are meaningful for dealing with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, I think of words that empower me to be well by taking proactive measures for my health. How to [Read] | 2 responses.
Twenty-Fifth Entry: Thyroid Literary Contest – Three Words of Encouragement
"Stronger Now Than Ever" These are my words of encouragement. I use them often. My hypothyroidism has shown me how strong I am. It took a strong woman to fight the ignorance of [Read] | 4 responses.
Twenty-Fourth Entry: Thyroid Literary Contest – Three Words of Encouragement
I have faith I am not 100% and most likely will never be. Life without a thyroid is a complex dance. You learn to live with the low energy, brain fog and the sore body. You learn to [Read] | 34 responses.
Twenty-Third Entry: Thyroid Literary Contest – Three Words of Encouragement
My four words of encouragement are: Family--is always there to help keep me on my feet and take care of me when I'm too sick to put my hair up in the morning before school, and are [Read] | one response.
Twenty-Second Entry: Thyroid Literary Contest – Three Words of Encouragement
The beautiful painting inspired me to submit four words. I love that the painting has the word ‘live’ painted down the side. After all, isn’t that the ultimate encouraging [Read] | one response.
Twenty-First Entry: Thyroid Literary Contest – Three Words of Encouragement
Belong - I belong. I am not alone. I belong to humanity where I am accepted and not judged. Comforted - I am comforted knowing other people like me share the same concerns [Read] | one response.
Twentieth Entry: Thyroid Literary Contest – Three Words of Encouragement
The four words that I would use to describe what encourgement means to me are: Hope: Encouragement gives me hope that the future will be better for all thyroid [Read] | one response.