Wanting to tell the world to f**k off

Hi there

Dare I say, but people are idiots! Some of the dumb things that people say are amazing. People have no idea on what to say or do. Having gone through this process and come out the other side, I don't think you can truly appreciate what impact bc has on a person unless you have been there. In my experience, if you try to keep things normal, people don't think you need help or support. I used to say about pulling the cancer card as a joke until my brother said to me "if you can't pull the cancer card when you've got bloody cancer, then when can you?" I do agree that people get support fatigue or they simply think you are managing. It sounds ridiculous but you need to verbalise what you need all of the time. You aren't failing. It those around you who have failed you. You are dealing with a life threatening illness. It's like we deal with post traumatic stress. Definitely see your gp and see if you can get into a counsellor. And don't hold back telling people where to go of that's what you need to do. It is so disappointing when the people you thought cared about you drop the ball whilst you are battling through this. Hang in there. Karen xox