Just Us Men
Monday 14th September, 7pm-9pm, The Little Green Dragon, N21 2AD
This is a new group for men with cancer to talk, share and support each other. There is no pressure to speak or share your story, it is just a chance to gain a community of men who are experiencing the same difficulties, challenges and changes as you.
They say women typically share face-to-face and men share shoulder-to-shoulder. Let us shoulder some of the burden of your cancer diagnosis. Let’s sit shoulder-to-shoulder and help you through what is arguably one of the toughest times in your life.
At this group, sometimes you’ll talk about cancer other times you’ll want to talk about the football score. One week you’ll want to chat about a cancer check up, the next week you won’t want to share at all. That’s fine. There’s no agenda or schedule with this group, it is what you make of it.
“Hi, I’m Steve. I’ll be supporting The Nightingale’s men’s cancer group.
“I never knew there was so much in it!” Was a phrase that sprang to mind the very first time I came to The Nightingale. Despite ‘borrowing’ this TV advert strap line from the 70’s/80’s, it was honestly how I felt when Fiona kindly gave me the opportunity to work as a counsellor at this amazing charity. That was over four years ago – and I still feel the same today!!
Away from The Nightingale, I have been a season ticket holder for over thirty years at Spurs. This at times has been a tough watch!
To help overcome my football issues – I ease my pain by escaping into music (listening, not playing). Similar to my football team, my music of choice has also been brought into question. A friend of mine once commented on an album that I recommended to him, was actually, “Quite specialised” Very diplomatic!
I also enjoy the occasional real ale. I’m attempting to have a glass in every London pub. It’s a long shot but I’m giving it a go. My pastimes away from The Nightingale are of course, in no particular order!”
Why should I come to this group?
The Nightingale’s mission is to improve the lives of people with cancer by helping them cope with and come to terms with their diagnosis. This group’s aim is to make your life that little bit better and that little be easier. This group is for you if:
💙 You struggle to talk to friends and family about your diagnosis
💙 You want to feel like you’re more than just your cancer
💙 You want a space where you can talk openly or simply listen without pressure
💙 You are finding it difficult to cope with the emotional impact of cancer
💙 You sometimes feel isolated because of your diagnosis
💙 You don’t actually know what support you need
There is no formal registration process to join the group. Simply come along to a session and see if it’s right for you. Whether you attend once or become a regular member, you will be warmly welcomed.
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A free PSA test kit for every attendee