you know the person I mean - the one who does not hesitate to ask questions that may be just a little too personal - how much did it cost - or - how much do you earn - did you have sex with the guy on first date - what did the doctor say.
What do you say when people ask questions you really don't want to answer?
Not again!!??
Yup - just found out another person I know has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Another incredibly fit and healthy woman. I called her immediately, but again as the phone was ringing I was thinking 'what do you say?' She answered before I could clearly formulate my thoughts.
"I just heard about your breast cancer," I said. "I want you to know that I know and that I am thinking about you."
Although it was news to me, she had already had surgery to remove her breasts. I asked how she was feeling. We talked about some of the decisions she had to make and the difficulty she was having making them. I told her about my friend Diana who had breast cancer a few years ago and undertook extensive research in order to clearly understand her options. Diana (who has fully recovered) has since become actively involved in breast cancer prevention and is an incredible source of information, comfort and optimism. I gave her Diana's phone number and encouraged her to use it. I hope she does.
Did I say the right thing? I certainly hope so. Did I do the right thing? Absolutely!
"I just heard about your breast cancer," I said. "I want you to know that I know and that I am thinking about you."
Although it was news to me, she had already had surgery to remove her breasts. I asked how she was feeling. We talked about some of the decisions she had to make and the difficulty she was having making them. I told her about my friend Diana who had breast cancer a few years ago and undertook extensive research in order to clearly understand her options. Diana (who has fully recovered) has since become actively involved in breast cancer prevention and is an incredible source of information, comfort and optimism. I gave her Diana's phone number and encouraged her to use it. I hope she does.
Did I say the right thing? I certainly hope so. Did I do the right thing? Absolutely!
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