Pre-surgery Emotional Ups & Downs
So last week was a good week - had core biopsy & 2nd tumour diagnosed as benign.
I felt grateful, lucky & very relieved.
This week - feel like I've hit a bit of an emotional wall, especially when...
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Hi Melhay,
My heart goes out to you. It's hard enough raising kids without the worries of your own health as well (I have two). I often thought of my teenage daughter as a toddler in a woman's body, especially in the early teen years. Hormones flying around the place, trying to make head and tail of the world. It's sounds like you've been the glue that holds everything together when it comes to helping your daughter. The only thing I can suggest is perhaps seeking support from family and friends to communicate how you feel and the support you'll need to recover. Kids often rise to the challenge and feel important with responsibility of something, no matter how small. Is it possible to speak to her drs or counselor? It's a hard one. Keep the lines of communication open.
Don't be too hard on yourself for being cranky and snapping. I find in my treatment, I've had to be a little self absorbed, rest when I need to rest, etc. (I'm trying to cope with chemo after mastectomy 5 weeks ago).
Thanks for coming on the network to share. Writing it down and putting it out there can help. Sorry if I'm not much help.
All the best with your up coming surgery. Be kind to yourself in these early days. It is such a roller coaster ride.
Karen xx