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Stranger reactions and losing one's temper!
Had a new thing happen today. I woman I'd met only once before two weeks ago, and only to say hello, asked me how I was going (Chemo 3, death warmed up). I answered 'not awesome' and she said, grin...
Forgive yourself now. If she is half as caring as she seems, she will totally understand. She fell over herself identifying, which is a bit of a change from those who haven't a clue but both can demand patience which you just may not have. I think most people with cancer have had to worry about/accommodate someone else's reaction and sometimes you aren't ready for it. Apologise by all means but then let it go. You haven't got room or need to carry guilt. Best wishes.