The year my life paused...
One week into the new year and I am diagnosed with breast cancer, huge shock; who me? cancer? no way.
Biopsy; CT scan; blood tests; bone scan - all within a couple of days; left masectomy within th...
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Hi Carol 22, I agree, in some ways dealing with other people and their reactions was one of the hardest things for me. I live in a very small community so that added to the difficulty but also I should add had it's 'up' sides. This is what worked for me - I placed a sign on my door thanking people for thinking of me and letting them know that I wasn't up for a visit, had an A/C installed and just spent my time quietly processing what was happening- in my little cocoon, added a message to the answer machine (similar to the door), when asked how I was (by those not in my inner circle) I'd respond with the standard 'good thanks' and just kept moving. I spoke to my family and inner circle but had no energy to speak to anyone else. I had to process what was happening before I could speak of it without sobbing. I've come to realise that this is my coping mechanism. We all have different ways of dealing with it my suggestion is do what's best for you . Take Care K