I have bowel cancer.
That's something that's uncomfortable to write down, and yet still not as uncomfortable as the experience itself. In internet vernacular - zero stars, would not recommend.
So here I am writing about this, throwing it out on to the Internet to be read, not read, lost in the noise. So why do it? Clarity, purpose, and perspective. I've written about perspective several times - for me, it's something I often really struggle with, and yet it's such an important life skill to have. Writing about things helps me with that perspective journey.
You can read all about it here.