@Nattyv63 do you have someone you can chat with outside of your family. I didn't let family into my emotional world, and found I had to sort of hold them up. What I did have was a few friends of friends who had been through breast cancer treatment, who quickly connected with me and "cheered" me on and often we met for coffee, they were such great support and some friendships developed from there on. I call them my "breast friends" and still to this day, 5 years on I can say their support has meant so much to me. I also interact with 2 cancer support groups, and would still go from time to time if not for covid restrictions.
I was also Stage 3. Still going strong and mine was an aggressive cancer. I am sure many of us think the worst in the beginning, you are not alone in that regard. I rang the Cancer Council who sent out meditation cd's and I think you can access and listen to them on their website. I am also in Melbourne, so we have had all the restrictions to contend with as well. Wishing you the best as you move forward to start your treatment. Take care. xx
