Friday, March 3, 2017

A Survivor's Guide On How To Handle Friends Who Leave During Cancer

"When you first hear the words "you have cancer," I believe the typical thoughts began to circulate in your brain. These thoughts include: "Am I going to die," "How sick will I get from treatment," "How will I take care of my family," etc. The thought "I may lose some of my closest friends" never comes to mind.

At first, my friends rallied around me. They planned fundraisers, sent words of encouragement, called daily and were there whenever I needed them. 

As my treatment plan began to unfold, my circle of friends began to diminish. The constant messages and words of encouragement began to fade. Invites to hang out or go to dinner weren't sent. At first, I felt hurt and betrayed. I blamed cancer for another disruption in my life. I began to lean on the friends that stepped up. Over time I realized that I couldn't take their disappearances personally......

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