The beauty of Connect is the ability to feel like you’re sitting down with friends or family around a kitchen table or comfy couch. For me it harkens back to the kaffee clutches my mom, grammy and aunties used to have where they lamented, laughed, cried, planned or discussed whatever needed airing that day. It’s so helpful to have a tribe who understands what you’re going through! In Connect, you have the benefit of meeting with people who have walked the walk and have a keen understanding of what you’re going through.

Another special feature is that, unless someone gives their name, we’re completely anonymous which allows for some very poignant, honest discussions. I’m a very private person and it took me a while to open up to talk about myself or even ask for help. But this amazing family on Connect is so supportive and many of us have become like family…or even better…without the drama of family business! LOL
Anyway, yes, please share your story as much or as little as you’d like.
A good place for the transplant journey is here:

My bone marrow transplant story: Will you share yours?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/my-bone-marrow-transplant-bmt-story-will-you-share-yours/
If you want to stay in the Caregivers group where you are now, that’s ok too. We do have a lot of caregivers in the transplant conversations. You’re free to hop wherever your emotions lead you.

You’re right, there a lot of heartbreaking stories here. That’s where it’s so important for us to offer encouragement, support and hope. But there are also lot of victories and celebrations. You’re among friends.