You do get through this
Hi everyone,
When I was first diagnosed I was shocked and terrified, like most of you. Unfortunately it seemed that the news just kept getting worse. It was bigger than the mammogram showed, it had...
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Hi Tracy,
I think a lot of us are used to being the giver not the taker and that is often very, very difficult to accept. But I found my family actually really needed me to let them help. It was their way of feeling like they could have some helpful role or control over the situation. Mind you some family and friends just kind of abandoned ship too but I came to accept that there were usually reasons for this (these reasons had absolutely nothing to do with me and everything to do with their own fears).
My eldest daughter (20 at the time) really stepped up to the plate and I can see now that this helped her to deal with the situation in a positive way.
I think you will find that the ride does slow down and you do get to enjoy the simple things. I'll never forget how wonderful food tasted when I got my taste buds back after chemo!!
Wishing you well for your treatment and recovery. Take it gently. Deanne xxx