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The Art In Sharing

 Remember the phrase, sharing is caring. Juvenile? How many of us have gone through something so traumatic that only those who have had similar events take place could console our sadness, fear and or pain? I know I have and in my time of need, I turn to books written, pod cast, works or art in any form to not only console me but to show proof that there is a way. A way to heal and to get stronger once again. A way to thrive and not just survive. We share our journey because others can learn and benefit from it. Thus sharing is caring. I was diagnosed with Stage IV Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2010. Since then I've undergone extensive treatment including experimental treatments. Some of those treatments are now FDA approved. My doctor once called me a pioneer as there have been many first. I am 335 post transplant and I am so grateful. Each day I journal my gratitude and love for life. I have a Never Quit mindset and surround myself in a community of love, passion, determination and t
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Feeling inspired does not come easy for some. You must work this muscle like any other that you would like to grow and strengthen. What is my why? My family but there is a driving force that runs deep within. The brainwashing as I like to call it. You are what you eat. The intake of information is food for your mind so be diligent in allowing what it is being fed. Positivity. I will accomplish the goals that I have set out to accomplish. Build your community with positive people. Only allow those that have your best interest at heart to be in your world. NEVER QUIT.
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A Positive State Of Mind

 When the older generations tell you that time goes quickly when do actually start to feel it? The clock really sped up once having children. Seeing them go from crawling to having full conversations and all that in between has been a major contributing factor to my happiness and more importantly inspiration to keep going. I have much to live for though I feel my girls are the angels that have blessed my life pushing me through to where I am today. Just over 300 days post Bone Marrow Transplant. I know it's been some time since my last post. Over two years to be exact. I was writing. I was creating and coaching. I lived a lot of life during that gap. I will write again soon and update. I just wanted to reconnect here. 
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  11/16/2022 THE EVOLUTION OF CHARLES F. PORTER II Many words I've written were lost during the transition to this new site. I apologize to all that may have found inspiration in those words and I hope that the continuation of my story will serve as inspiration as well. For those who are unaware, in a nutshell, I have been battling cancer since my stage 4 diagnosis in 2010. I am still unaware of how long I had it while undetected. In 2011 I had a stem cell transplant and since then I've undergone numerous chemo treatments, an immunotherapy trial and in January of this year, I received a CarTcell Transplant. This too was a trial and I am happy to say that it was successful. After being on a waiting list, that was extended due to Covid, I was able to receive the transplant and get into full remission for the first time in six years.  Cancer is not who I am but it certainly has shaped me into the man I have become. Before cancer I was living a face paced life, working my way throu
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