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Hi @denisestlouie,
When you said, "Maybe I don't like being me," it resonated deeply with me. That was exactly how I felt when I received my diagnosis a year ago. Now, a year has passed, and while I’m in a different place, I’m still learning why I didn’t like myself. It wasn’t just about my breast cancer—it was something deeper.
Old wounds from the past surfaced, revealing that I had buried emotions and pain for years. I had suppressed the grief of my father’s Alzheimer's and the hurt of being bullied at school. It all came rushing back because of the journey I embarked on after my diagnosis.
I hope you can look deep within your heart to understand where your anger comes from and begin working through it. Only we can uncover our own wounds, and only you can take that first step toward healing.
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@angiemal I’m a cup half full type of person. I like to find silver linings. Getting stage 4 incurable stage 4 cancer really shook me.
I didnt go into anger on diagnosis. I haven’t felt anger. . I don’t know why but maybe because of my past job training over the years. Clamping down on emotions to keep a cool head. That training helped.
Yet dealing with cancer has brought many many blessings into my life. Getting to dig deep into myself in ways I’ve never had to do before has been one, and so incredibly empowering. I’m so much stronger as a result.
I’ve also been more ruthless (?) about what serves me, and what doesn’t. I’ve always placed other people’s needs above my own. A people pleaser. I may have limited time (who knows) and I want to spend that time in a way that makes me feel good. I have managed to break free from worrying about what others may think of me. Huge pressure off!
Thank you for sharing 🌺