'I lived healthily, and this was the trigger that caused my cancer': Isidora Bjelica asked her family to do one painful thing 40 days after her death
Isidora Bjelica was one of the most authentic and provocative figures on the contemporary Serbian literary scene. She spoke openly about her health condition, without reservation, expressing her personal beliefs about the causes of the illness that changed her life. She believed that her ovarian cancer was not a consequence of vices or bad habits, but of deeply suppressed emotions and long-term sadness.
TL;DR
- Isidora Bjelica believed that chronic sadness and emotional distress were the main triggers for her ovarian cancer, not unhealthy habits.
- She was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer in 2012 and fought the disease for almost a decade, undergoing various therapies.
- Bjelica planned a unique 'afterlife party' for her posthumous celebration, requesting a joyful event rather than a traditional funeral.
- She legally willed her property to her children, Vili and Lav, and discussed the concept of a 'virtual testament' for clearly expressing final wishes.
- Her husband, Nebojša Pajkić, publicly supported her decision, prioritizing the children's security.