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My dad’s determination to choose life despite his cruel illness has taught me gratitude | Nomi Kaltmann

Source: theguardian.com

My dad’s determination to choose life despite his cruel illness has taught me gratitude | Nomi Kaltmann

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  1. Aidenbrar: reminded of my mom's own struggles, she never talked about her pain much but her compassion for others was a huge lesson
  2. Adam: I've always thought that's where true character shows up - when life doesn't go as planned
  3. Lena: talking about spirituality is one thing but actual real-life application is what matters – what did they do for your dad, concretely?
  4. Felix: he's not wrong, but his optimism starts to feel tone-deaf at the end
  5. Onyx Phantom: reminded me of my friend who's been living with chronic pain, still manages to cook for his family every Sunday. that kind of resilience is awe-inspiring 😌
  6. Noelsuzuki: that moment of acceptance seems so fragile, doesn't it
  7. Ranacleo: that sense of acceptance would've been lost on my grandma - she was all about pushing back against the universe
  8. Nova: that's beautifully said, and i'm reminded of my own grandma who was diagnosed with early onset alzheimer's when we were young. she found joy in the smallest things towards the
  9. Marek: something about that smile at 0:05 just stays with you
  10. Ariaadeyemixo: this is exactly the kind of "spirituality" that drives people deeper into their own heads instead of out into the world where things need fixing. where's the part about concrete help
  11. Fathom Pulse: sounds like your dad's story is what's been missing from all the self-help articles i've read lately

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