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How to support someone facing a serious illness
http://www.livewellnebraska.com/health/how-to-support-someone-facing-a-serious-illness/article_201653c8-fff4-11e4-abf2-b779cd8334d9.html
Posted: Friday, May 22, 2015 1:00 am
By Melissa Haman / livewellnebraska.com
When facing a cancer diagnosis, stress can accumulate quickly. The patient questions the longevity of their life, quality, and they examine their own humanity.
Did I live well? Was I a good person? Does my family and friends know much I love them? These questions are daunting and sometimes slightly morbid.
For me, a breast cancer survivor three times over, the questions are endless. Fortunately I am blessed and lucky enough to have a wonderful support system.
My family and friends have stood by my side as I've fought stage 4 cancer for nearly a decade. Their patience and understanding knows no limits. Without this, I feel I would truly be lost.
FULL story at link.
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Thanks for sharing.
DLO
Thank you so much. I had to check to see if this was my friend's mom. She has been fighting that same fight for just as long.
It gives a great perspective, no matter the disease
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