My father has cancer, he was diagnosed last year and it was a harsh reality check. I'd also idiotically gotten involved with my ex again in 2020 and our relationship failed around the time of the diagnosis (I really, really need to stop letting myself be used a rebound) and it felt like 2018 was repeating itself which was the worst year of my life. Life is so hard sometimes it is unbelievable and continues to surprise me with how bad things can get.
Fortunately though the prognosis drastically improved as more test results came back, and he was able to get surgery earlier this week, so he should live much longer, albeit with a different quality of life. But man I stuff myself lol, never been more grateful for all the good things I have in my life, and my friends who've gotten me through this situation twice now. Having a support system for times like this is so crucial.