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Old Apr 17, 2024, 01:40 PM
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I finally found a couple of things I can do with the state of my health and such being as it is. I was thinking, I have some really good experience so why not put that to use?. There is an organization called the G02 foundation, they are attached to the American Lung Cancer Society. They have something called a phone buddy program, I used it eight years back and it is wonderful. When someone is newly diagnosed with lung cancer, if they contact this group they match you closely with someone that went through the same things. Well I am a medical doctor to boot, so I will take one hour calls as need be to try to help the newly diagnosed through it. Getting that diagnosis is like stepping on a landmine, it puts one in darkness and a phone buddy can be a beacon of light to help. Tell them what to expect, understand the feeling, plus I know a great deal of the science and medicine of it. The other thing is I have volunteered for a group called RAINN, completed their online training program and got their certification. I will take two hours of calls a week from those that are or have suffered childhood sexual abuse, help them find resources, advise them and if needed contact the authorities where they are for them. Many of them are too scared to do it but the RAINN organization is not. Who would have thought that going through such a terrible thing, could be pivoted in life to do such a terrific thing? I have felt so useless since having to stop practicing, but there are things I can do from right here at home. Maybe help some people along the way, it's a win/win.

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