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Have you lost a ‘friend’ due to BC?
I think that many of us have already lost, or may lose someone they considered ‘a friend’ before we were diagnosed with BC .... and it IS very hurtful and perplexing .... made more difficult particul...
Thanks @arpie
While I am sure this will ring true for many, I can honestly say it didn’t happen to me. The reasons why people might hang back are true, however the first person I knew well to
be diagnosed with breast cancer acted in such a normal, ‘hey, this is what it is, have a good look now let’s get on with other stuff’ way that I suspect it not only relieved me of any discomfort or awkwardness but set in my own mind a way to deal with things myself. Reality can be very hard for some - best we can do is deal with our own insecurities and hope some of that process runs off on others.
While I am sure this will ring true for many, I can honestly say it didn’t happen to me. The reasons why people might hang back are true, however the first person I knew well to
be diagnosed with breast cancer acted in such a normal, ‘hey, this is what it is, have a good look now let’s get on with other stuff’ way that I suspect it not only relieved me of any discomfort or awkwardness but set in my own mind a way to deal with things myself. Reality can be very hard for some - best we can do is deal with our own insecurities and hope some of that process runs off on others.