My 15 Years | Episode 8: Grief, Survivor’s Guilt & Finding Joy Again

Episode 8: Grief, Survivor’s Guilt & Finding Joy Again   Grief after cancer isn’t always visible.   In Episode 8 of My 15 Years, Melody opens up about the many forms of grief that followed her ocular melanoma diagnosis — the loss of who she was before cancer, the loss of certainty about the future, and the loss of relationships that changed along the way.   She also speaks honestly about survivor’s guilt and the emotional complexity of moving forward while watching others in the cancer community face difficult outcomes.   Through reflection and lived experience, Melody shares how she has learned to cope with these feelings over the past 15 years, and the perspective that has helped her continue healing.   But this episode also ends with hope.   Melody reflects on what brings her joy today — the connections, friendships, and support she has found within the ocular melanoma community. What once began in isolation eventually became a source of deep purpose, belonging, and love.   This episode is for anyone carrying grief, navigating survivorship, or searching for light after loss.   Rare Cancer. Resilient Hope. Revolutionary Research. 🔔 Subscribe to follow the full My 15 Years series 💙 Learn more about A Cure in Sight 🤝 Support ocular melanoma research and patient support: https://acureinsight.org/donate/