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Emotions - the adventure begins
Wow! I have a strong family history of breast cancer and other women's cancer, but I never really thought it would happen to me. It's been 16 days of shock, sadness, anger, tears and laughter. after ...
Hi scorpionqueen
Sorry about your shock diagnosis.
There is a lot of awfulness in diagnosis, waiting and subsequent treatment. But there can also be a lot of awfulness with relationships. Especially with immediate relatives. We might expect support and love and kindness, but some relies are shit at that.
Not sure who recently posted this Ring Theory, but I think it's a great summary of what not to say to someone who has cancer (or any other rubbish diagnosis).
http://articles.latimes.com/2013/apr/07/opinion/la-oe-0407-silk-ring-theory-20130407
Just because they are related, you don't have to have anything to do with them. If you do, you can control your expectations of their rubbish abilities, although that's easier said than done.
I had the same type of cancer as you diagnosed late last year, and wish you all the very best. You can do this. Surround yourself with good eggs and positive stuff. The crappy people can bugger off.
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