If Only They Knew .....
I think most of us can resonate with many of these statements ....
I believe it to be mainly aimed at well meaning friends & relatives ....
Remember, if you are feeling down and/or vulnerable .....
Ring the Helpline on: 1800 500 258 for a reassuring chat xx
If You Only Knew
If you only knew what it feels like receiving the call and hearing “I’m sorry you have cancer.”
If you only knew how slowly time seems to pass after getting your diagnosis.
If you only knew how much we go through (scans, biopsies, needles in our boob, etc) even before treatment starts.
If you only knew the after effects of surgery.
If you only knew how it feels to lose a piece your body.
If you only knew how much it stings hearing the words “At least you get a free boob job.”
(It’s not a free boob job, it’s my life.)
If you only knew the deep, dark thoughts that consume my mind now & then.
If you only knew all the things I’m not telling you.
If you only knew how much I blame myself, even though it’s not my fault.
If you only knew how it feels hearing the words “you’re too young to get breast cancer.”
(Cancer doesn’t discriminate.)
If you only knew what it feels like going through radiation alone.
If you only knew how scary it is knowing all the things that helped save your life, can also take your life.
If you only knew the awkwardness from others when they find out about your diagnosis.
If you only knew how much you have to fight and advocate for your health, because your doctors aren’t always up with it.
If you only knew how it feels hearing the stories and being compared to your mom, aunt, sister, grandma and friend who had cancer.
If you only knew how it makes you feel when others say “well at least you got the good breast cancer.”
(There is no good cancer.)
If you only knew the feeling of constantly having to rely on others.
If you only knew how it feels to lose your dignity.
If you only knew how much you feel like you are putting too much on your spouse.
If you only knew any of these things, would you really want to be you anymore?
By Crystal Steele