@viking1 I don't have a sister, but brothers, in my experience the past 6 years, I'd have to say Loved Ones struggle because they feel helpless and just don't know what to do. Firstly, alot of their reaction is due to NO knowledge and secondly they just can't get the complexity of it. So their advice is usually uninformed and it doesn't help. What you want and need the most as you say is to just love you and be there...thats what Ive told mine over the years and if you dont understand something I'm happy to explain. I lost alot of friends, and it was the least expected stepped up and were amazing!
It is hard, everyone has an opinion of what you should do re: treatment. I love alternative therapies and am a Reiki Master, but they are used IN CONJUNCTION with Medicine. Nothing replaces conventional medicine, its so important that people understand that. I now eat a great diet including meat LOL, but this has zero bearing on BC or getting it again, in fact none of it makes any difference. Its all minority studies. The key only is for you to FEEL good, so whatever that looks like to you, a change in diet, exercise, meditation, anything...thats all its about. It doesn't discriminate and there is no blame in any woman of what she did or didnt do to prevent it. Big Hugs!! xoxo Melinda
