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mgndam1603
Member
12 years ago

A helping hand

Yesterday after work I called into my local supermarket to collect a few things and had a mind full of what I needed and what I had to do next, as I walked around the corner of an aisle I came face to face with a lady that looked just like I did a year ago.

She had on a lovely blue headscarf and was that deathly colour of grey with no definition to her face, I smiled and walked on. As I passed her by I stopped myself and turned back to talk to her.

Never in my life before have I been so intrusive to a stranger, but I introduced myself and asked was she a breast cancer patient to which she replied yes. I explained that I was too and chatted with her for some time. It turns out she has the same surgeon and oncologist as me. Anyway I discovered that she is not a member of BCNA or any support group and has been doing it on her own.

So I provided details as to this forum, explained that we have a group in our area that meets regularily and gave her my email if she wants someone to be in touch with.

As I was readying to leave she grabbed my hand and thanked me profusely for stopping and talking with her, that she has had no-one that understood her situation.

I went home feeling a little teary as it bought back so many memories but I felt good to have helped this lady out even in a small way.

Its amazing the power of talk and touch on another human being.

 

inspiration
  • NaturalBel's avatar
    NaturalBel
    Member
    12 years ago

    I wish people had have reached out to me to have made me feel better.  Mind you, I didnt go into a supermarket until I finished Chemo.  I didnt want the chance to catch the germs. (ok I know, a bit extreme.  Well I waited until the third week).

    I have a couple of ladies who come into work at Legana Amcal Pharmacy, and I now have the BCNA Donation Tin and pamphlets on our counter.  I am waiting for someone to notice it!

    I know that it is better to approach people out of work hours, in work hours, they will need to approach me.

    In this siutaion, I think you did a brilliant job.  You are wonderful.  Love from Bel