Telling the world
Just wondering how many people girls have told about their BC? I live and work in a small rural community and I'm a private person. I'm married with a great supportive hubby and two adult married ch...
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Golly...I felt exactly the same way as you do now....I too live in a small rural town and being such a private person I only told close friends and family.
The terrifying part for me was when I knew I was losing my hair from chemo and then felt like I had a flashing red light following me around, then there would be no way of hiding it! I too did not want the pity eyes at the school gate or comments at the post box in town.......being a bit of a control freak too, this is something I had little control over!
I guess living in a small town allows news to travel fast so people will find out pretty quickly! I just decided I had to go with the flow and stop worrying about other peoples' opinions - mostly they have been supportive and helpful anyway.
My parents are elderly too and live in the city.....I also pondered on whether to tell them or not due to their own problems - sadly my Mum passed away suddenly 2 days after my diagnosis and for a while I felt like I may have caused her extra stress by giving her my news (I've been reassured this was not the cause).
I am now 4 months past finishing chemo and feeling strong - inside and out....I guess these feelings are all part of this experience and you will get through it!
Good luck....Jenny x