Day 3
Yesterday was my appointment with the surgeon. Wow, scary.
The nurse told me when I first went in that my operation would probably entail a lumpectomy to remove the lump. However when the Dr examin...
Forum Discussion
Hi Annie,
So, breaking the news to the people in your life. It is harder than we think because it's hard enough to think the words let alone say them again and again and again. I highly recommend you tell a few good friends and family and let them spread the word around for you. Take it from me, I spent a whole day phoning friends (as most of my friends are not connected to each other), and by the end of the day I had lost my voice and was completely overwhelmed.
One of my friends started a private Facebook group for me and I added everyone who was dear to me and who I wanted to keep updated and I just posted in that rather than having to say the same news 60 times over.
Because you are breaking difficult news to the people that love you, their reactions of shock and upset can make you feel guilty, and that is the very last thing you need right now. So let others do that for you. Let people be your strength, your comfort and your eyes and ears. Allow yourself to be vulnerable to the people you trust. This is the time for that.
Much love and big hugs for you. This waiting game sucks bigtime, but try to learn to live in the moment. It takes the edge off. Do something you love to do, or go somewhere that comforts you. For me it was Acland Street in St Kilda. Nothing like a bit of retail therapy! Seriously!
You are in my thoughts.
Love Jo xxx