rained on the party!
Today was a strange day - my emotions were as volatile as the weather. I had been feeling strong of mind and body, so what changed?
I spoke at length with one of my doctors about the surgery I ...
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Thanks so much for taking time to reply Nicole. I have told my close friends about the breast cancer, and most of them have been wonderful and supportive. I find it is the people who are in the periphery that I feel especially estranged from. How do you casually mention the reason that all your hair has fallen out is because you're doing chemo? I know they will feel uncomfotable asking questions and with me being a fairly private and reserved person, just blurting it out doesn't feel right either. I guess I will have to 'play it be ear', so to speak? Reveal what I feel comfortable with and keep close what I don't? And you are absolutely spot on re everyone is dealing with some kind of issue in their life.... I shouldn't be so quick to assume everything for them is 'great'. I think it's just that every emotion has been heightened since this breast cancer diagnosis....
I will be sure to use the forums and be sure to learn and get advice from other women on here. I was only diagnosed a month ago, so this whole experience is so new to me. I am sure it will get better with time...
xxoo