Disappointing Others

Imagine being a reliable and trusting employee, mother, and friend.   Ok, now imagine not being able to do all you used to do.  Imagine, being a fraction of the energy level you used to be or unable to remember simple details.

That is the life of a cancer diagnosis.   You are relegated to having to say “no”.   No, I can’t do that.  No, I can’t go there.   No, I need to go to the doctor.   No, I can’t afford that.   No, I’m not feeling up to it.

This may be new.   People count on you.   People depend on you.   They always have.   Why are you letting them down?

Answer:   Because you need to concentrate on healing and fighting.   The chemo takes every ounce of dependability out of you and you can barely function at half speed.   Use your reservoirs on yourself.   Let work, the kids, your friends and family, take care of themselves… and if they should choose (and they SHOULD), let them take care of you for a change.

Caution:   Don’t allow yourself to feel let down if others don’t step up and help out.   They may not have learned how to live outside of themselves yet!

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