It was hard for me to even think about going to a support group while going through treatment. If I am being honest, I guess part was denial. If I don't talk about it or acknowledge "it" ..... maybe "it" would go away. The other part was I have an amazing support group of family and friends. I always had someone to talk to, cry to, vent to, or sit with. I didn't think I needed to talk with anyone else.
This changed when I went to my parents' church one Sunday and spoke with two ladies who had experience with cancer. Tammy, a breast cancer warrior, and Debby, widow of a warrior, took the time to talk with me about their experiences. They could offer a true understanding of what I was going through. They confirmed that I was not crazy and losing my mind. Let me tell you what they did that helped the most... THEY WERE HONEST. They didn't try to sugar-coat things. And they let me be honest. Yes, you need to be positive and think positive thoughts but you also need the freedom to vent fears and concerns.
That brings me to the importance of the Hope Warrior Private Groups.
These groups were established as a way to connect our Warriors and their families together but maintain privacy from the main page. If you are a Warrior or a family member/caregiver we invite you to join these groups. We want this to be a safe zone where you can vent, ask for advice, share a prayer request, or maybe share praise. We want to celebrate with you. We want to share our stories in hopes that we can help you.
If you do not see a group for you, please contact an admin through Facebook Messenger or at thehopewarriors2020@gmail.com.
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