Feb 23rd, 2010
The Tribe
During my often daily visits to some colon cancer forums, I have seen frequent references to being a member of “the club” or “the tribe.” I like the thought of being part of something bigger than myself. It helps me to know others are having the same issues and struggles.
The fact that the tribe is virtual does not seem to make much difference to the members. We provide each other with encouragement, advice, prayers and a frame of reference for what we are going through. The tribe is not made up of just cancer patients, but cancer patients, previous patients that are NED (no evidence of disease), caregivers, spouses, siblings, relatives and friends. There are even regional and local tribes, support groups, that anyone can join.
My local support group consists of a few close friends and family that help me deal with the day-to-day aspects of dealing with cancer. And that has been great, but what it lacks is theme music to pull us together. I am thinking drum music. Something loud and earthy, Native American, Celtic, military or Caribbean perhaps. If anyone has some favorite drum music, drop me a line and let me know what it is. In the meantime, I am getting my loin cloth ready or perhaps a kilt, just in case someone’s suggestion requires a response!
I’ll pay people not to send music if it will stop you from wearing a loin cloth or kilt =)
The Tapestry of Nations from Disney World’s Epcot is really cool if you can find it. The beginning part is the sound of clocks ticking and someone speaking but once it gets going it is catchy from a tribal perspective.
See, I’d pay to get you to wear a loin cloth or kilt.