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Friend with cancer

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Flossiesmummy · 20/02/2017 14:41

It's not really an AIBU but posting here for traffic.

Wise Mumsnetters I need your advice.

A friend of mine has been in remission from cancer for a while but recently has been diagnosed with secondary cancer. She's got to face it all again.

I want to support her as best as I can. I've offered support in many ways and said all she has to do is ask.

She is shutting me out completely at the moment. I'm fine with that as she must do whatever she needs to do to feel better. She must get through each day however she can. It makes me sad, but it's not about me. It's about her.

I guess what I'm asking is this. Should I just leave her be and let her do what she needs to do? Or should I keep offering my support?

I don't want to bother her but at the same time I don't want to be the friend that trailed off contact when the going got tough.

Thoughts most welcome.

OP posts:
DancingUnicorn · 28/02/2017 18:55

I'm so sorry about your friend. All you can do is be there, physically and mentally. Sometimes they may not be in a position to ask for specific things, but if you can provide practical things I know that will be a great support. And send messages, even if you get no reply.

And take care of yourself. 💐

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