Out of hiding
Five weeks ago (three weeks before my mastectomy) I went into hiding from my family and friends and their negativity. My daughters and Husband as well as my new BC friends were the only ones who had a...
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Well said, @Blossom1961 - we are treading a difficult enough path without having extra boulders put in the way.
I am glad your Pastor and other parishioner were receptive to you discussing the issue - and no doubt, it will trickle down thru the church community & beyond to families who may or may not have family members with cancer - just on how to approach them & what NOT to say.
Sadly, there are always one or two who are either in denial or not sure how to respond to the news ..... I think it makes them face their own mortality and they are just plain scared ...... or maybe they think it is catchy?? I don't know! I just try not to associate with those people - so well done for going into hiding for your own sanity & mental & physical well being - as well as that of your immediate family.
My sister is a bit of a whacky one too - I know that within hours of catching up, she'll be shaking her head, rolling her eyes & will eventually scream at me ..... cos she always does! Sad, but real. Thank GOD she lives in another state! ;) We love each other when we are apart - but scratch each other's eyes out when together! You'd think after 65 years that we'd sort it out! NUP!
All the best with your ongoing recovery & treatment - keep us up to date with the goings on - chuck in a laugh or two ..... laughter is the best medicine ..... and just take care xxxx
I am glad your Pastor and other parishioner were receptive to you discussing the issue - and no doubt, it will trickle down thru the church community & beyond to families who may or may not have family members with cancer - just on how to approach them & what NOT to say.
Sadly, there are always one or two who are either in denial or not sure how to respond to the news ..... I think it makes them face their own mortality and they are just plain scared ...... or maybe they think it is catchy?? I don't know! I just try not to associate with those people - so well done for going into hiding for your own sanity & mental & physical well being - as well as that of your immediate family.
My sister is a bit of a whacky one too - I know that within hours of catching up, she'll be shaking her head, rolling her eyes & will eventually scream at me ..... cos she always does! Sad, but real. Thank GOD she lives in another state! ;) We love each other when we are apart - but scratch each other's eyes out when together! You'd think after 65 years that we'd sort it out! NUP!
All the best with your ongoing recovery & treatment - keep us up to date with the goings on - chuck in a laugh or two ..... laughter is the best medicine ..... and just take care xxxx