Feeling sad
I am very aware that I have lots to be grateful for this year feeling so well again but BC takes a toll on us in many ways. I guess Christmas is often a time when people feel the positive and negative...
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Oh my lord! I can relate to this. More so with friends than family but it is very hurtful. I spoke to my counsellor about this subject and the advise she gave me was to:
* accept that some people can't cope with "cancer" for what ever reason. Maybe having been through it all before they feel they don't want to do it again
* accept that some people don't care about you as much as you do them
* remember who helped you and who supported you when the roles are reversed and don't waste your valuable energy on people who don't deserve it
* when they ask how you are, don't lie. Tell them exactly how you are as they may not realise
* accept that you have changed and your relationships have changed. Some for the better, some for the worst.
Deanne, you are well. Use your energy to love those who love you. If necessary just have Christmas at home with your immediate family. Maybe it's time to start new traditions. I hope you are able to move past the sadness and get to enjoy your Christmas. Xoxo Karen