After being diagnosed with Breast Cancer, many women may
feel alone. The love and support of
family members and friends can be comforting at this time, but nothing can
change the fact that you have Breast Cancer.
The sense of isolation may be especially overwhelming for single women. Feeling helpless is a perfectly normal
reaction when facing a life-threatening illness. Women must identify resources and support, so
they can move forward with their lives.
Find a friend. Make sure you find a partner that cares
enough about you to be a friend first.
This is someone you can be honest with and not have to feel ashamed
about having Breast Cancer.
Be honest. When in doubt honesty is the best
policy. When you are ready, it is
important you are honest with your partner.
Let your partner know exactly what has happened and what you have had
done to you. Let your partner know how
you are doing now and how you feel. Breast
Cancer is not a rare disorder. Most
people know somebody close to them that has been affected by Breast
Cancer.
Dump a person that
can’t cope. Unfortunately, there are
people that can’t think beyond Breast Cancer.
If this is the case, then dump them!
You deserve better!!!
Finding a good companion is always a challenge, but there is
hope. There are some good ones out
there. You’ve got to take a risk and
move forward with your life.
Looking for a
partner?
Try these
suggestions:
Check out the new-style bookstores, with space for
refreshments and socializing.
Find out what activities your community center, church or
synagogue provides for single members to get together.
Take out a personal ad or answer one.
As a Breast Cancer survivor diagnosed at age 30 and
single. I understand the range of
emotions you can go through when you are single. If these tips are not enough, then I
encourage you to attend a support group for single women or seek the help of a
Licensed Counselor. For more information,
I invite you to check out www.TouchedWithCancer.com.
Happy Dating!
Lianne Avila,
MA
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
