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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFrom Chasten Buttigieg on his Cancer test & Gay rights
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"After being in the hospital for a while I had surgery last week to remove a growth. Now that Im home Ive been sleeping and snuggling babies most of my days. Peter, the doctors, and I were all relived to find out my condition was not cancer.
Ive had so much time to pause and reflect these last few weeks as we awaited what felt like impending scary news only to be relieved and granted clarity with what feels like a renewed sense of purpose. Ive been squeezing Peter and the kids close each and every day.
Im so grateful to the doctors and nurses who patiently cared for me and filled my days with as much humor and jello as they could, especially when it was nerve-racking and lonely.
Theres a lot happening right now and Ive never been more motivated to speak up and push back as we see more and more threats against the LGBTQ community and our kids in schools. Unfortunately, doctors orders say being fired up also means taking it easy and resting, for now.
Im so grateful for the organizations and individuals on the ground across the country who are sticking up to the bigotry and cruelty (like @equalityfl in the face of the Dont Say Gay bill). I cant wait to get back on my feet and jump back into the good fights with you."
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From Chasten Buttigieg on his Cancer test & Gay rights (Original Post)
Budi
Feb 2022
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LetMyPeopleVote
(145,488 posts)1. I am glad that Chasten is cancer free
cilla4progress
(24,760 posts)2. Damn - how scary!
With their new babies!!
Wonder why he would have been hospitalized for awhile. Diagnostics?
elleng
(131,073 posts)3. 'surgery last week to remove a growth.'
Budi
(15,325 posts)4. 1st I've heard of his situation, sounds like it was serious tho.
He's a sweetheart. Kind & much loved.
I have to check in to his Twitter more often.
calimary
(81,435 posts)5. Well that's a relief!
Shit - they just got their family started. Glad they still have many years to share.
Always appreciate good news in the midst of so much adversity.