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Friends say the dumbest things
I have chosen to tell a select few friends for support but now wondering about a couple of those. I guess time will tell who is who on this with me. I was feeling emotional 3 days after surgery and p...
Hi @Cath62! I wonder in my own experience whether my definition of what a true friendship is changing as a result of what I have gone through.
Some attributes of friendship are sharpened such as empathy, listening, kindness, unconditional support, humour, practical help etc..
...some friends have come out of the blocks, some have retreated, some new friends are people I didn’t know well before who have reached out in amazing ways.
...some friends have come out of the blocks, some have retreated, some new friends are people I didn’t know well before who have reached out in amazing ways.
Equally I have met new friends through our cancers. I have received many kindnesses from strangers. And some new friends are on this forum even though we have never met.
lots of love Tinks xx
lots of love Tinks xx