Struggling with Chronic Illness and Loneliness at 56

I'm so sorry that you're facing such a difficult situation.. It can be really distancing to be going through such an uphill battle since 2013 and feeling like you're doing it alone. Feeling betrayed and annoyed that your family hasn't supported you as much as you had hoped is completely natural. But first, let's stand back for a while. People simply don't know how to deal with difficult circumstances like these sometimes. They may be afraid, at a loss for words, or preoccupied with their own problems. Although it doesn't justify their absence, it could be helpful to comprehend their perspective. Having said that, you are not by yourself in this. There are so many wonderful people in the world who are willing to encourage you, listen to you, and support you at every turn,friends, support groups, even complete strangers and all of us on here. You possess such incredible power and perseverance that it may take some time to realign your life and establish your new normal. Remember that you are never completely alone—keep reaching out and looking for connections. We are all together in this! Stay strong!

I just recently learned that I have triple negative breast cancer. I’ll be starting chemo this coming up Tuesday. I’m so scared. I’ve gotten plenty of encouragement from others, but although I’m glad people are there for me, I still know it’s me having to go through the procedures. I know losing my hair is the least of my worries, but it still hurts my heart to know it’s about to be all gone. I can’t even wrap my head around any of this.

I agree. No one should go through this experience alone.

I am so sorry no one should have to fight this fight alone. Hopefully you have friends you have turned to for strength. They do have groups of women that get together to talk about their experiences. I hope you are on the road to recovery.