Why consider a post-op Support Group?

Miles2Go

Hugs to you for tuning into this post.  

If you're considering joining a post-op support group and are questioning your choice, I hope this post helps.

My personal experience:

• Living longer.  Women who participate in a post-op breast cancer support group live longer. 

• People who understand.  We women who have worn out friends and family out with conversations about breast cancer can benefit from a safe/non-judgemental forum with those who "have been there".

• Being listened to by people who care and returning the favour.  Women who bear witness to our post-op challenges can benefit ~ listened to by those who witness our journey's joys and sorrows, while we support our sisters by witnessing their journey in return.  

• Common Ground.  We find many commonalities with other women in our journey, feeling supported in love (and less isolated).

These are just a few of the reasons I've joined a Rocky Mountain Cancer Center support group.

If you have joined a support group and can add to this list of why-I-joined and benefits 

or have questions about joining a group, I invite you to chime in. 

Namaste.  CMG

Miles2Go

hillck, Thank you for your feedback.  The women in my group range from age 30-to 70-something, some round, some not; from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds ~ all with abiding compassion and encouragement!  CMG