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Emotions after a bad scan report

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Jul 20 7:00am | Replies (13)

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Sending you a heartfelt hug. 💕 I’ve found that accepting my emotions — fully and without judgment — was one of the most healing steps I could take. For years, especially during my husband’s battle with colon cancer, I learned to “suck it up” and stay strong. But when it was my turn to face illness, I realized I needed to let myself cry, grieve the anticipated changes in my body and life, and release any expectations around “accepting” my new self on someone else’s timeline.
While I’m deeply grateful for where I am in my cancer journey, I’m also navigating a couple of other health challenges, plus one more that’s being monitored. I sometimes think of it as the fallout from years of caregiving. And like you, I lean into my faith. I trust that God will patiently walk with me while I find peace with all of this — I often think of how Paul asked three times for the thorn to be removed, and how that story reminds me that grace doesn’t always mean ease.
Be gentle with yourself. Your emotions are valid, and you are absolutely not alone. You have support, prayer, and a virtual hug waiting for you whenever you need it. 💜

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Thank you! Very encouraging advice …. Yes faith is everything!!!!