To Share or Not to Share IS that the Question?

“ I may have cancer, but cancer most definitely does NOT have me” ~Ellen Garfield

Just exactly how does one share the news of positive biopsy? I was reluctant to say anything to anyone barring my immediate family. It’s kind of a surreal situation.

I told my co-workers first. Then a few select friends. I didn’t want to make a public announcement but I knew sooner or later the cat would be out of the bag. I didn’t want my larger circle of friends to feel bad that I didn’t disclose the fact I have cancer. What? Why didn’t you say something? So I knew something had to be done.

I did a subtle photo thing on Facebook of me with short hair. I commented that pretty soon there would be no hair. My friends are so clever. They got it. Phew.

I did two or three updates but I didn’t want to shove my issues into people’s faces. This is why I’m doing the blog. Easier to say all of this in a post rather than in daily fb updates. Status updates can be obnoxious.

What amazed me is that I learned about how many people I know went through all of this. Women. Men. Old high school friends. People from my community. It’s like an elite club. Totally eye opening. Different people, different experiences. Everyone has a story and every story is unique.

I’ve received some cool advice from some more than cool people. My support system is so strong that I couldn’t break it if I tried.

I didn’t ask for this to happen, but I know I will become a stronger and more caring person by the time I am free from this poison.

I MAY HAVE CANCER BUT CANCER MOST DEFINITELY DOES NOT HAVE ME!!

Have a great week all!