My Roller Coaster Ride Of A Life

You are obviously a very strong woman and certainly a survivor! You've been through so much with your cancers. And I can't even imagine how horrible it must've been for you to be at Columbine during the shooting. I'm glad you survived it all to be here with us.

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OneEyedDiva said:
You are obviously a very strong woman and certainly a survivor! You've been through so much with your cancers. And I can't even imagine how horrible it must've been for you to be at Columbine during the shooting. I'm glad you survived it all to be here with us.

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Thank You, the Cancers I actually felt like I had some sort of control over. I was scared during that whole ordeal, but that day on April 20, 1999 of the School Shooting I can't even explain how scared I was. I did try to put on a brave face for the students who were in my classroom with me, but I highly doubt that even worked. Those men and women of the police department and fire department, Nurses/EMT, Doctors and then the counselors that made themselves available were all so amazing.
 

palides2021 said:
Welcome, Signe! I admire your courage in battling your cancer and in taking care of your students during that shooting! I shudder when I think about it! I also love your photo! You look radiant! :)
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Thank You so much. I honestly think anyone put in those circumstances would have the same courage even though inside I was scared out of my mind. What I do remember as a lot of that day of the shooting is fuzzy to me is while in the classroom the courage that those students that were with me exhibited. Most of those kids were 15 years old with me that day and I know they were scared, but they handled it really well. Now most if not all broke down afterwards including myself and many of the other teachers as more of the news settled in, but I really think if it wasn't for how we all reacted that day and how awful it did turn out it could have turned out even worse. There was also suppose to be some sort of bombs planted in the school by the two boys that failed to work.
 
dseag2 said:
I just have to say I love how cathartic this forum is. We all post stories about our adversities and we receive support and comfort in return. Most of us have been through so much and have come out the better for it on the other side. @Signe The Survivor, you are an inspiration!
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Thank you so much. I do believe these events that have occurred in my life and I even include my father losing his life when I was just a newborn even though I have no recollection of it have all made me stronger. I also feel if anyone of us were put in any of these situations that we all would have handled them with grace. What else can we do really? I suppose we could all melt down and if I am going to be completely honest inside my mind during those times it sure did cross my mind to do so, but in the end I thought what would that really have accomplished.
 
Signe The Survivor said:
Hello my name is Signe. I believe everyone lives a life full of peaks and valleys. Somewhat like a roller coaster ride. My life has been no different than just that. I started my life in 1953 just like anyone else. That life quickly change as my dad who worked as a police officer lost his life on the job less then a week after I was born. My mom however spent the remainder of her life telling me what a great man he was. I never met my dad, but because of my mom I feel I have great memories of him.

Growing up I added a lot of turbulence to my ride on my own. Through it all though my mom was there to help me. I did make it to college and got my teaching degree. I eventually met a man who I thought was the love of my life and we married. Well we anted a family and we tried and tried and nothing.

I went to the doctors and was told I was infertile. Well a big dip in my coaster ride was about to happen as my husband became distant with me and I found out he was cheating on me. We separated and eventually divorced. This was the lowest point in my life at this point. I still wanted a family so I started looking into adopting. I eventually adopted a boy and that became the biggest highlight of my life.

Shortly after that though would become the biggest fight of my life. I was taking a shower and noticed a lump on breast and went to the doctors and it was confirmed I had Breast Cancer. I went through all the treatments and eventually overcame it. I went back to work and life seemed fine and my ride seem smooth until one April day in 1999. I was working as a teacher in Columbine High School on April 20th, 1999 when two students started shooting. 15 people were killed and 24 injured. This is the worst day I ever experienced in my life. After that day my teaching career was never quite the same.

Many years passed since then and I retired from teaching. Recently I started experiencing losing weight, sweating, excessive fatigue so I went to the doctor. My lymph nodes were swollen and I had Non- Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I started treatments once again and once again just recently kicked that. I am now just enjoying retirement , relaxing, drinking Wine, and enjoying my life.
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Thank you for sharing. I have had many battles too in life infidelity by husband, my health issues and an absent father. I find myself turning 60 and alone. Just know that you are not alone in your struggles. I believe we all have them to varying degrees. 🙏
 
Jan14 said:
Thank you for sharing. I have had many battles too in life infidelity by husband, my health issues and an absent father. I find myself turning 60 and alone. Just know that you are not alone in your struggles. I believe we all have them to varying degrees. 🙏
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Thank You for and you are definitely not alone. Also welcome to the site.
 
Signe The Survivor said:
Thank You, well like I said I believe each person is riding a roller coaster through life. I have had enough ups and downs so it is time for smooth sailing the rest of the way. :) As for my son I adopted him when he was 5 years old and now he is 28 years old and a very successful Biomed Engineer. I feel I took a lot of what my mom taught me while I was growing up even though I rebelled some of the time and used those techniques she used on me. I think for a Single Mom I did a decent job.
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From one survivor to another, welcome and best wishes.
 
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