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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I recently told my family of the BC and my son told his class for news. So very quickly news spread to people I knew well and no so well. I have been overwhelmed by the genuine concern and offers to help and I am stengthened knowing the love and goodness in our community.
I must admit to practicing and saying aloud "I have breast cancer" in the privacy of my bathroom. I have my speal as to how I tell people. "I will get treatment, that will become clearer over time, I know in my heart that I will get through this stronger like so many women have done before me". It helped me control the situation by having a default script.
Many of my friends want to help. I now have a few things I ask for - play days for my kids, ask my husband out for a beer, I would love to have a coffee together after my surgery etc. I think people want to feel useful in supporting you once they know.
Good luck with your journey. It is your news to share of not share as you wish. Keep yourself strong and do things your way.