Quick update: I’m doing ok

A number of people reached out and offered their prayers and well wishes after I shared how I’ve been struggling with anxiety while waiting for the results of my annual cancer screening.

Thank you everyone for your support. It means a lot.

I was hoping to share an update after I heard back from my doctor, however I’ve once again underestimated the US healthcare system’s capacity to work in mysterious and unpredictable ways.

In other words, I haven’t gotten the all clear from my doctor yet.

But!

I did receive the write-up of my scan results — and it looks like I’m cancer free!

Yay!

Obviously I’m relieved and grateful for this outcome.

And yet, I also feel frustration and resentment that this unsettling process is something I will likely deal with for the rest of my life.

It’s all been a lot to take in lately.

Which is why I didn’t share a newsletter or post to social media for most of last week.

I’ve been sharing long talks with Sunaina, giggling with my daughter, and having a good cry when the need comes up.

Physically I might be in the clear, but emotionally I still feel like I’m recovering.

But I also feel like I finally have space to turn my attention elsewhere, so expect to see more relationship stuff here again soon.

And thank you again for sharing this journey with me.

-Matt