The Secret Suckiness Of Life After Breast Cancer
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/10/176194/life-after-breast-cancer-survivor-story?
Forum Discussion
Dear @StarGirl
I suspect you may have given up, or had to give up, a number of things but guilt is something you might now give up without a single pang. In my book, guilt is entirely the province of those who have done something truly bad and even then is slightly pointless - repentance or restitution may be more useful. Surviving cancer - for however long - deserves acclaim for resilience and optimism. Most of us will never change the world, few people do. Enjoy your good days and wellbeing with a vengeance, far too few people in robust health do and you will be making up for all of them, if that makes you feel better! Other people's opinions can stay with them, they need not affect you. Be happy, all of humankind needs more of it!
I suspect you may have given up, or had to give up, a number of things but guilt is something you might now give up without a single pang. In my book, guilt is entirely the province of those who have done something truly bad and even then is slightly pointless - repentance or restitution may be more useful. Surviving cancer - for however long - deserves acclaim for resilience and optimism. Most of us will never change the world, few people do. Enjoy your good days and wellbeing with a vengeance, far too few people in robust health do and you will be making up for all of them, if that makes you feel better! Other people's opinions can stay with them, they need not affect you. Be happy, all of humankind needs more of it!