Struggling with Relationship Disruption Due to Health Challenges

You’ve got this buddy! You've already conquered the biggest hurdle, and that's something to be proud of! Don't let the aftermath get you down

Sometimes my friends would say things like, ""Why are you still tired all the time?"" It's like they expect us to bounce back to our pre-cancer selves overnight. With time I understood that they might not mean to be hurtful or dismissive, but their words can still cut deep. What can we do? Educate them; share videos and articles with them regarding life after treatment for them to see the whole picture.Keep marching soldier!

I too am going through chemotherapy and for the most part look normal. However, I have bad neuropathy, digestive issues that keep me up most of the night, chemo brain, and a rash that is mostly hidden from my cloths. However, my family and coworkers expect the same energy and output, even though I am exhausted. You can try to explain, but they will never know what goin are going through. Congratulations on no cancer cells being detected. I was almost there.

Unfortunately, not everyone will understand what you're going through, and that's more about them than it is about you. Ultimately, my priority had to be my health and well-being, both physical and emotional. This meant sometimes stepping back from relationships that were more draining than supportive