Im alone and dont want to burden others

Hi ladies
Here's a link from the BCNA website which has further links within that may give you some guidance 

https://www.bcna.org.au/health-wellbeing/financial-and-practical-support/

Hi @Megs04...don't forget charities such as Vinnies. They can give you EAPA (electricity and power) vouchers, which would offset your gas and electricity. They also can issue vouchers for either Coles or Woolworths. The vouchers don't allow cigarettes, liquor, or photos to be paid by them, but otherwise can be used for food or toiletries. You would have to have a chat with one of their community workers, but they might be well worth the visit.

@Megs04 @LisaJHM When the BCNA is back in the new year, please give them a call. They will be able to sort you out with some financial advice I'm sure, pointing you in the direction of services that can help. K xox

@LisaJHM hi. Thankyou so much for yiur kind words. I am hearing a similar situation and for me its really scary to be stressed abour money and work and bills and no one to talk to about it or work out a plan with. So many reasons why i feel so alone with this shit. I cant imagine how hard it must be for you only that i feel i have some idea that its tough financially and emotionally. Like you my headset changed it almost  snapped out if the depressive mode and lifted still with stress and worry and sadness so much saddness but to a now i have to live and fight this mode cause i have to. As whats the alternative?
I am sorry rhat you have had to wait so long for surgery too. Amazing thst your cousin helped you. Some good people out there. Thanks for tip about charities ill look around. Take care for now

Hi Megs04 - I've also been recently diagnosed - its such a shock and when you are on your own it can be very very tricky. I like you have had very dark thoughts - but they were mainly before I was diagnosed and something switched in me when I heard the news and in a voice that was calm and clear I said "I'm going to kick its ass". you realise how strong you are, how brave and capable you are when you reach out and ask for help. I have been stunned at friends who I haven't spoken to in years reach out and offer help. Waking up each morning on your own, yep, get it. Money worries, oh boy do I get it. I had a breast MR on Monday at $600 out of pocket with no way of paying for it. My cousin step in and paid it for me. I was stunned. I will pay her back in-kind when I am well. People generally don't offer unless they truly mean it, don't doubt that.
 
I'm not sure which state you are in but I found a local breast cancer charity who is able to give me food and petrol voucher - this is a huge help. there may be one in your area. 

I don't start treatment for 10 days and I am trying very, very hard to just take each as it comes. Hope you can too and am sending all the strength and positive vibes your way. 
Namaste
Lisa

Sounds pretty nice @Megs04. Hope it was. Good move booking in to see the GP. Mine was, and still is, an absolute boon throughout this whole sorry saga. Great support. K xox

Being alone is not necessarily to be lonely. Best wishes for the much touted peaceful night. Mxx

Good on you @Megs04   xx

Hi everyone. Thanks for your thoughts and support. I had a lovely time with my family. Im relaxing at home alone watching Christmas movies. My first time alone and not having to do talk be on. im ok to feel whatever and see whst  happens i strangely feel calm as there are no triggers to my emotions,  i think.  I've booked GP for Thursday too
I hope you all have had an amazing xmas.🎄🎅

Hullo Megs I 've been thinking of you and hoping you are feeling a liitle better. It is a horrible scary place you are in right now but it will feel more manageable  hopefully soon. I know everyone on this site would do whatever we could to support you in whatever way we could. Hugs.