#lovemeanyways — Public Fediverse posts

Moving forward doesn't always mean leaving the past behind. It means acknowledging the ghosts, understanding our motives, and learning to embrace the life we're living now without letting yesterday decide what happens next. ❤️ #MovingForward #LettingGo #LifeLessons #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #LivingInThePresent #MovingOn #SelfReflection #Photography #RealTalk #Instagram #Relationships #NewBeginnings #LifeJourney #LoveMeAnyways #RickOllie

Daily Prompt asked: “Which relationship has taught you the most about yourself?”

My response is inside.

Which relationship taught you the most about yourself?

#DailyPrompt #Relationships #Love #LoveMeAnyways #MovingOn #LifeLessons #Forgiving #LoveOneAnother

Moving forward doesn't always mean leaving the past behind. It means acknowledging the ghosts, understanding our motives, and learning to embrace the life we're living now without letting yesterday decide what happens next. ❤️ #MovingForward #LettingGo #LifeLessons #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #LivingInThePresent #MovingOn #SelfReflection #Photography #RealTalk #Instagram #Relationships #NewBeginnings #LifeJourney #LoveMeAnyways #RickOllie

After 40 months of fighting cancer, today brought another radiation oncology appointment—and a different plan than I expected. I’m staying the course with treatment. The fight continues, but so does the rest of my life. #Cancer #CancerFight #WritersCommunity #MyStory #LoveMeAnyways #WhenWillItEnd #LifeContinues #RealTalk #CancerJourney #CancerAwareness #CancerWarrior #StayTheCourse #NeverGiveUp #RickOllie

A question to my editor turned into something much bigger: two songs, my past, relationships, cancer, forgiveness, and figuring out who I am. Maybe life isn’t about having all the answers. Maybe it’s about seeing both sides and keeping moving forward. ❤️ #BothSidesNow #RealTalk #316 #LifeLessons #SelfReflection #LookingBack #MovingForward #PersonalGrowth #Relationships #Forgiveness #CancerJourney #StillFighting #KeepMovingForward #RickOllie #LoveMeAnyways

After 40 months of fighting cancer, today brought another radiation oncology appointment—and a different plan than I expected. I’m staying the course with treatment. The fight continues, but so does the rest of my life. #Cancer #CancerFight #WritersCommunity #MyStory #LoveMeAnyways #WhenWillItEnd #LifeContinues #RealTalk #CancerJourney #CancerAwareness #CancerWarrior #StayTheCourse #NeverGiveUp #RickOllie

The last thing I learned about love didn’t come from a book or lecture—it came from someone I love. In this personal essay, I reflect on rare connections, friendship, and why some bonds remain part of us long after life moves in different directions.
#GotLove #LoveMeAnyways #LastThingILearned #Love

https://rickollie.com/2026/03/07/last-thing-i-learned-about-love/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Chapters of my life were written by biology, not choice. But who I've become after the diagnosis & loss is mine. Maybe fate & destiny isn't what happens to us but who we decide to be because of it.
#Fate #Destiny
#FaithAndChoice #PersonalGrowth #WritersOfInstagram #MensHealth
#GotLove
#LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/03/01/do-i-believe-in-fate-or-destiny-after-cancer/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

After more than 300 essays, I’m finally introducing myself. I’m Rick Ollie — writing through illness, love, loss, and life in Michigan. Some chapters were handed to me. The rest, I’m still writing.
#RickOllie #WritingLife #ChronicIllness #Resilience #HeartDisease #CancerJourney #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/28/rick-ollie-writing-through-illness-love-and-life/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

A letter to my younger self about lost love, emotional resilience, and living with cancer. Strength isn’t something you chase—it’s what shows up when quitting isn’t an option. Life is measured in moments, not diagnoses.
#LifeLessons #CancerJourney #KeepGoing #Resilience #IAmMe #LoveMeAnyways #IAmMe

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/23/lost-love-and-unchosen-roads/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Life Between Injections: Today I received my second Lupron injection for cancer and reflect on the physical shifts, emotional changes, and quiet strength required while living with ADT and its side effects.
#CancerJourney #MensHealth #Lupron #HormoneTherapy #Resilience #ProstateCancer #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/19/life-between-injections-lupron-side-effects/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Valentine Hearts now adorn my Christmas tree with the names of friends supporting me through my cancer journey. A small symbol of love, hope, and strength shared together. 💗🎄
#SupportAndHope #HeartsOfLove #HolidaySupport #LoveWins #GotLove #LoveMeAnyways #Cancer #CancerFight #ValentinesDay #Love

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/14/valentines-day-love-beyond-the-ordinary/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

A Valentine’s Day reflection while facing cancer treatment, masculinity, and learning to remain open to love and connections with my therapist Agnes
#ValentinesDay #CancerJourney #HealingWords #MentalHealth #LifeWithCancer #BlogLife #GotLove #LoveMeAnyways #StayTrue #MensHealth #TherapyTalk #Cancer

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/13/valentines-day-and-cancer-the-truth-with-my-therapist/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Control is an illusion, but perspective isn’t. My latest cancer labs brought unexpected relief, lower PSA numbers, and a reminder to keep loving life between appointments. This is my Rick’s Core moment.
#CancerJourney #CancerAwareness #PSAResults #LivingWithCancer #RicksCore #GotLove #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/12/control-is-an-illusion-what-my-latest-cancer-labs-taught-me-about-living/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

On World Cancer Day, I share a personal reflection on living with cancer, choosing compassion, and writing through survival. If my story helps one person feel less alone, it matters
#WorldCancerDay #CancerFight #ShareYourStory #HopeAndStrength #LifeReflections #Authentic #GotLove #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/04/writing-through-cancer-a-personal-reflection-on-survival-and-compassion/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

On World Cancer Day, I share a personal reflection on living with cancer, choosing compassion, and writing through survival. If my story helps one person feel less alone, it matters
#WorldCancerDay #CancerFight #ShareYourStory #HopeAndStrength #LifeReflections #Authentic #GotLove #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/04/writing-through-cancer-a-personal-reflection-on-survival-and-compassion/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Life didn’t just change me — it clarified me. Living with heart disease, fighting cancer, and surviving emotional loss taught me that real strength is staying compassionate in a world that can feel heavy.
#GotLove #LoveMeAnyways #PersonalGrowth #WritersOfFacebook #RealLifeStories #SofterAndStronger

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/04/softer-and-stronger-what-survival-love-and-silence-taught-me-about-life/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Blooming at my own pace this Valentines Season with a reflection on love, healing, and learning to hold on to what truly matters as I fight cancer.
#ValentinesDay
#CelebratingLove
#HopeAndHealing
#BeMyValentine
#LoveStillWins
#PersonalReflection
#LoveMeAnyways
#CancerFight
#KnowYourWorth
#LoveYou

https://rickollie.com/2026/02/01/youre-worth-a-lot-to-me-celebrating-valentines-love-this-month/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I couldn't have had a more opportune time to respond to today's Daily Prompt's QOTD. Inside you'll discover What I Would Do if I Won the Lottery.
#Lottery #WinningTheLottery #AmericanCancerSociety #AmericanHeartAssociation #SeniorCenter #WritersLife #GivingBack #Kindness #LoveMeAnyways #KennyRogers

https://rickollie.com/2026/01/28/what-would-you-do-if-you-won-the-lottery/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

A Must Read: Glory in our sufferings may seem fruitless but to Janaina Valerio living through Christ not only saved her soul but it also gave her a fresh start on life. Read her story here!
#Christmas #MeetMe #ChristmasDay #ChristsBiirthday #Christian #SavedByChrist #Christ #GodsLove #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/25/janainas-story-faith-in-god-and-jesus-amid-struggles/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

ICYMI My Healing Journey continues with the New Year in an attempt to face the inner child grief that lies within me. Encouraged by my therapist I now put it to words.
#healingtheinnerchild #overcomingchildhoodgrief #facingfear #mystory #lovemeanyways #healing #grief #childhoodmemories #writerslife

https://rickollie.com/2026/01/06/a-new-year-time-to-create-a-new-me-inner-child-healing/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

What do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Me. I try living for the moment!
#QOTD #ThePast #TheFuture #Writerslife #DailyPrompt #LoveMeAnyways #LivingYourBestLife #BeKind #WritersCommunity #LoveYourself #HelpingOthers

https://rickollie.com/2026/01/05/living-in-the-moment-embrace-your-now/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I began these Friendship Awards a few years ago as a means to say thanks to friends that have been supportive of my personal struggles and health battles. Without further ado let's meet 2025's winners!
#HappyNewYear #Friendship #FriendsSupportingFriends #NewYearsDay #FriendshipAwards #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2026/01/01/2025-friendship-awards-you-deserve-to-be-noticed/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Glory in our sufferings may seem fruitless but to Janaina Valerio living through Christ not only saved her soul, but it also gave her a fresh start on life. Read her story here!
#Christmas #MeetMe #ChristmasDay #ChristsBiirthday #Christian #SavedByChrist #Christ #Believer #GodsLove #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/25/janainas-story-faith-in-god-and-jesus-amid-struggles/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

"I Only want to Hear Love Songs, I told Agnes when asked"
A REPOST with my therapist Agnieszka.
#writerslife #healing #relationships #music #therapy #therapist #lovesongs #whirneyhouston #inspiration #RitaOra #Aerosmith #YolandaAdams #healingjourney #lovemeanyways #NewYearsEve #lifelessons #gotlove

https://rickollie.com/2024/06/12/i-only-want-to-hear-love-songs-i-told-agnes-when-asked/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Glory in our sufferings may seem fruitless but to Janaina Valerio living through Christ not only saved her soul, but it also gave her a fresh start on life. Read her story here!
#Christmas #MeetMe #ChristmasDay #ChristsBiirthday #Christian #SavedByChrist #Christ #Believer #GodsLove #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/25/janainas-story-faith-in-god-and-jesus-amid-struggles/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Glory in our sufferings may seem fruitless but to Janaina Valerio living through Christ not only saved her soul, but it also gave her a fresh start on life. Read her story here!
#Christmas #MeetMe #ChristmasDay #ChristsBiirthday #Christian #SavedByChrist #Christ #Believer #GodsLove #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/25/janainas-story-faith-in-god-and-jesus-amid-struggles/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I've been at this blogging for a few years and believe it or not, it's not a money-making gig. Hoping to get a few donations this Christmas.
#writer #cancer #heartdisease #mentalhealthawareness #donate #friendshelpingfriends #lovemeanyways #Christmas #PleaseDonate #writerslife #MerryChristmas

https://rickollie.com/2025/09/22/help-keep-my-writing-alive-with-donations/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Asking what skills or lessons I have learned recently is like saying you haven't read my blog. So, I'll make it simpler for you here.
#writerslife #nonfiction #lessonslearned #skills #lovemeanyways #cancer #cancersucks #lovehurts #nojoke #holidayseaon #Christmas #homealone #dailyprompt #mylife

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/16/two-lessons-ive-had-to-learn-the-hard-way/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I've always wanted to be remembered in life but what they say is up to them. However, there is someone I'd like to hear eight words from.
#WritersLife #LoveMeAnyways #SayingGoodbye #CancerFight #MovingOn #Words #MerryChristmas #Christmas #NoApologies #GotLove

https://rickollie.com/2025/12/14/one-thing-i-hope-someone-says-about-me/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I was honored to have been able to attend an early screening of Wicked: For Good before today's theater release. Here's my takeaway from the movie of the year in a different light.
#WickedForGood #Wicked #LifeLessons #Glinda #Elphaba #LoveMeAnyways #Friendships #WritersCommunity #Writer #Review

https://rickollie.com/2025/11/21/wicked-for-good-review-a-must-see-film-experience/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

It had been a long week while waiting for the PET Scan and follow-ups with both Oncology and Urology but it's finally over. New Cancer treatment has begun.
#Cancer #CancerTreatment #CancerFight #LivingMyLife #Ornaments #WickedForGood #LoveMeAnyways #Disney #Oncology #HolidaySeason ##Thanksgiving

https://rickollie.com/2025/11/20/finally-a-lupron-injection-to-stunt-cancers-growth/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Have you ever wondered what someone is working on while they fight cancer? Wonder no more as 'I'm Looking at the Man in the Mirror' Hit the link for my story!
#themaninthemirror #cancer #questionoftheday #vegandiet #yoga #pacificocean #illbethere #lovemeanyways #writerslife #gotlove #mylife #habits

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/19/im-looking-at-the-man-in-the-mirror/

Knowing 'wrong is wrong' here are some principles that shape my life choices. In the end, tell me some of yours.
#principles #lifechoices #ghosting #voting #helpingothers #rightisright #wrongiswrong #sundaysermon #ellahenderson #bobbymcferrin #gonoodle #election #writer #writerslife #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/12/principles-that-shape-my-life-choices/

With the start of new testing for Cancer's return, "It's All Coming Back to Men Now" in an unpleasant manor. #memories
#cancer #cancerfight #biopsy #cystoscopy #therapy #unansweredquestions #meditation #spookyseason #mentalhealth #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #writer #writerscommunity #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/10/04/cancer-follow-up-with-urology-its-all-coming-back-to-me-now/

I've been at this blogging for a few years and believe it or not, it's not a money-making gig. And to be honest when Daily Prompt asked the question, "What could you do more of?" I had a simple answer.
#writer #cancer #heartdisease #mentalhealthawareness #donate #friendshelpingfriends #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/09/22/help-keep-my-free-writing-alive-with-donations/

In a weeklong journey leading up to my second cancer biopsy, I give my thoughts on what's happening with humor, love and truth.
#cancer #therapy #biopsy #friendships #Voodoo #Love #Chrisrmas #writerscommunity #healthmatters #lovemeanyways #understandingcancer #thefightisreal #gotlove #writer #health

https://rickollie.com/2025/09/19/my-second-cancer-biopsy-a-week-in-the-life/

In a weeklong journey leading up to my second cancer biopsy, I give my thoughts on what's happening with humor, love and truth.
#cancer #therapy #biopsy #friendships #Voodoo #Love #Chrisrmas #writerscommunity #healthmatters #lovemeanyways #understandingcancer #thefightisreal #gotlove #writer #health

https://rickollie.com/2025/09/19/my-second-cancer-biopsy-a-week-in-the-life/

Here's a fun, yet serious repost from June of '24 when I answered a QOTD about Human Taglines.
'Don't Go Tagging My Heart'
#QOTD #Human #Taglines #LoveMeAnyways #SaturdayNight #GotLove #WritersCommunity #WritersLife #Writer #GoodReads #ForYou #Repost

https://rickollie.com/2024/06/09/dont-go-tagging-my-heart-i-couldnt-if-i-tried/

Are you holding a grudge? Me, I'd rather 'Believe' in hope than live with hate. What say you?
#QOTD #grudges #hope #believe #tedlasso #therapy #therapyworks #withalittlelove #lovemeanyways #gotlove #writerslife #writerscommunity #goodread #noplaceforhate #lifelessons #kindness #humor #forgiveness

https://rickollie.com/2025/09/04/from-grudges-to-hope-a-journey-of-understanding/

From the front pages of a newspaper to a hardened heart, it's time you got the news: 'Why I Blog.'
#DailyPrompt #QOTD #WhyDoYouBlog #Sex #Porn #Writing #People #LoveMeAnyWays #TheUniverse #HeartDisease #Cancer #MentalHealth #Healing #WritersLife #HardenMyHeart #Quarterflash #GotLove #JustSayNo

https://rickollie.com/2025/08/31/the-journey-of-why-i-blog-healing-through-writing/

When asked how I'm feeling right now, I'd have to say...I'm Feeling to be Cancer Free by Christmas
#Cancer #CancerFight #ChristmasOrnaments ##Friendship #Traditions #KarmanosCancerInstitute #Biopsy #TotalEclipseOfTheHeart #BonnyTyler #Cardiology #Oncology #Dentist #Oncology #Urology #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/08/29/im-feeling-to-be-cancer-free-by-christmas/

When I saw Daily Prompt's QOTD, I was excited. But not as excited as what excited me earlier this week. For those details, give me a read to find out what the last thing was I was excited about is!
#QOTD #DailyPrompt #caturday #excited #ThePointerSisters #writerscommunity #lovemeanyways #gotlove

https://rickollie.com/2025/08/22/im-so-excited-i-just-cant-hide-it/

What profession do I admire most? Once again I become an activist and stand with my selection!
#WhitneyHouston #brokenhearts #mentalhealth #writerslife #writerscommunity #storytime #storyteller #therapist #therapyworks #relationships #loveoneanother #lovemeanyways #mondayvibes #goodreads #kindness

https://rickollie.com/2024/08/11/the-most-admired-profession-therapy/

Join my therapist Agnes and I for a journey through 'Shattered Expectations.' A Repost from my healing journey...
#AgnieszkaRdesinska #therapist #mentalhealth #healing #therapy #Expectations #ghosting #numb #lostfriendships #writer #writerscommunity #communication #caringissharing #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2024/05/08/shattered-expectations-in-a-generation-lost-in-their-own-space/

I didn't have to think long when I was asked what's the 'oldest thing I own and use daily ' I'm sure you'll understand why I chose what I did
#QOTD #BirthdayMonth #GeminiSeason #Lucky13 #OldestThingIOwn #Gratitude #MyLife #CoreValues #LivingMyBestLife #Writerslife #WritersCommunity #LoveMeAnyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/06/15/whats-the-oldest-thing-i-own-and-still-use-daily/

Most notable thing that has happened today is that it's my Birthday and it's Friday the 13th!
#Birthday #FridayThe13th #MyBirthday #NoBirthdayBlues #RockWitCha #BobbyBrown #SongsToGrooveTo #BirthdayBlessings #IAmMe #Celebration #WritersCommunity #MickeyMouse #HappyBirthdayToMe #LoveMeAnyways #HBD

https://rickollie.com/2025/06/13/what-notable-things-happened-today-its-my-birthday/

After I read today's Daily Prompt Question of the Day, on Unplugging yourself I found it fitting to respond. Take a moment and see how I do it
#QOTD #unpluggingyourself #stress #anxiety #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #recharging #mentalhealth #feelgoodstory #healingjourney #writerslife #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2025/05/31/what-i-do-to-unplug/

Mental Health Awareness Month is a good time to re-share
'How Chris Elliott Overcame Obstacles to Inspire'
#ChrisElliott #MeetMe #Interview #Inspiration #LGBT #womenwhoinspire #survivor #loveislove #writerscommunity #writer #herstory #love #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealth #lovemeanyways

https://rickollie.com/2023/09/20/meet-chris-elliott/

Let the fight begin once again as 'My Cancer Journey Is Reignited by Abnormal PSA Levels.'
#cancer #cancersucks #psalevels #petscan #cancerfighter #BarryManilow #cancertesting #cancertest #cancerresearch #americancancersociety #writerslife #lovemeanyways #mystorycontinued #cancertreatment #writer

https://rickollie.com/2025/05/15/my-cancer-journey-is-reignited-by-abnormal-psa-levels/

In respect to Mental Health Awareness Month here's the first of two articles I've penned for May in hopes of letting others know they're not alone in their grief.
#mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealth #brokenhearted #relationships #open #poly #monogomy #lostlove #lovemeanyways #grief #writer

https://rickollie.com/2025/05/13/keep-chasing-pavements-or-give-up-on-love/

I'm using my social media this morning to wish each and every one of you a Happy Easter.
#EasterSunday #EasterWeekend #Easter #HeHasRisen #SaveUsAll #Love #LoveIsLove #LoveMeAnyways #BeKind #CaringIsSharing #Peace #AbigailGinsterblum #LivingHope #GoodReads #Writers #GotLove #PeaceOnEarth #Holiday

https://rickollie.com/2025/04/20/wishing-everyone-a-happy-easter/

Another beauty by Daily Prompt today...asking what activities or hobbies we've given up on over the years. Enjoy my take with 'Understanding Love in Today's Relationships'
#relationships #love #dailyprompt #qotd #dating #TreatMeLikeSomebody #Tink #writer #sundayfunday #writerslife #lovemeanyways #

https://rickollie.com/2025/02/09/understanding-love-in-todays-relationships/