Guest Blog by Eva Day (Hepatitis C / Liver Transplant (Hep C) HCV Blog)

Treasures (recovery after EOT(End of Treatment))
by Eva Day

This is for everyone on treatment, and those recovering . the poem describes the sense of hope the first time that we really began to notice definite signs of recovery. for me this was over the last week, two months after End of Treatment and following a fairly grim period of limbo land, sickness and fearful disappoint.


The first few days after a turning point when you just begin to feel ... more human again ... can be bitter-sweet, tentative yet -hopeful. bitter-sweet because as you emerge into light, the shadows are still there with you. imagine coming out of being stuck inside a very small box for a very long time. as you begin to expand and stretch your muscles - it hurts and is a little bit scary too. how to trust life and your own body, now? one gentle step at a time..... and holding a vision. friendship helps, too, from those who understand..... much love, eva day. xxx


Treasures.

this is a new day,,, now this is my time….. the battle is done, the dragon is slain… new hope will unfold
you took so much,,, viral invader, it took so much. One step at a time, each weary day, when hep c took hold:

invaded my blood, swallowed my life, I fought to reclaim it, the harsh treatment is done and I am so tired,
now the road ahead is unknown, a new fight begins, I release and seek for the treasures to help me feel inspired

mind and body depleted, but strength of spirit is mine, and patience, courage and friendship will be my guide
yes I am holding a vision of healing as I move through the fear into gentle recovery, but I’m still hurting inside

my dragon fighting tribe, my circle of friends who travelled this hard road along with me, they understand
that I am not fine yet, but, as I reached the finishing line, and friends there met me, each offering their hand

to help me on to new solid ground, and belief that with time and in peace, I will rebuild good living and flow
thanks to my companions, who lived and fought with Hep C, we move beyond surviving, we thrive and grow.

Eva day.

I wrote another poem, the same evening as this one, about friends we knew or lost along the way - especially those who could not win the battle to survive the virus. if you want to see it, I have posted it on the documents section of Hep C social group page - called SofaSpace. (if interested and want an invite to hang out there, just let me know, lots of good stuff there and most importantly - good folk. )