Things to Remember During Tough Times

By Racheli Alkobey

1 min read

I haven’t had the easiest life as of yet but growing up with multiple adversities has motivated me to thrive and be resilient. I’ve had to work really hard to take the adversities I face and get through them with grace. The summer my grandfather was passing away ignited many emotions, including grief and even guilt. The only way I knew how to get through it were in the ways I reveal in today’s video. I hope this video helps you in some way to overcome any adversity you face, that may be caused by blood cancer or another adversity on your path.

Do you remind yourself of anything when going through a rough patch? Share with me in the comments below.

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Daniel Malito Moderator
<inline-mention user-id="3651245" username="Racheli Alkobey"/> Racheli, glad I finally caught one of your videos! They’ve been telling me for a while to check them out and i’m glad I did. It’s a wonderful vid, and my grandfather was extremely important to me as well. After he was gone, there was and still is a big hole. No denying that diagnosis uproots everything, and having to deal with normal, human emotions on top of that is difficult at time. Keep on keepin’ on, DPM
1. Racheli Alkobey Moderator & Contributor
 Thank you so much for commenting and reaching out! aaaand for checking out my videos! I appreciate your insight as well and believe that our grandfathers are living through us day to day! xoxo
Ann Harper Moderator & Contributor
I plan watch your video when I have a little bit more time, but I do agree that adversity helps us to grow in many ways. Thanks for sharing.
Ann Harper Moderator & Contributor
@radiant-racheliI finally got to watch your video. You are truly an inspiring young woman and I love your positivity. Getting out and enjoying the time you can is necessary and important. Good for you. Thanks for sharing your journey.
cbillups Member
Hello, I have just joined this forum today. I thought this would be a great start to meet others who are also or have dealt with Multiple Myeloma. I am newly diagnosed as of Dec 3, so this new world is very new. Your video was very informative and made me realize that there were some things that I could change in order to better live with MM. I look forward to seeing more of your videos soon.
1. Racheli Alkobey Moderator & Contributor
 Hi there! Thank you so much for commenting and joining the forum! I'm so happy you found this video and found it helpful. Please keep coming back! So excited to have you a part of the community.
Susan Gonsalves Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention username="Racheli Alkobey" user-id="3651245"/> Just saw this but needed to hear your messages today. Being kind to yourself and knowing that you are still you, even if others don't treat you that way, is a key point for everyone to hear. Sometimes, we are so caught up in our illness that we forget other parts of life--including fun. I have a friend who told me post CML diagnosis, "okay, it's all about fun for you now." And so we continued to go to concerts and out and enjoy ourselves like in the past. Susan (Blood-Cancer.com Team Member)
Paula Rosado Moderator
<inline-mention username="Racheli Alkobey" user-id="3651245"/> I could see the connection and love between you and your grandfather in the photos you shared. There is bliss to both laughter and tears sometimes. Thank you for reminding us that we can celebrate our lives at every stage. The sincerity of your words makes the heart swell. Sending big huge virtual hugs your way.