Feeling ashamed

Jun 21, 2025
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A word that sometimes isn’t talked about or even associated with cancer but being ashamed is and has been one for me. I am ashamed I got it- even though I really had no control. I am ashamed of how I look. I have no hair, no eyebrows or eyelashes. I have the chemo belly. I am ashamed I can’t help as much as I used to. I get tired easily- I don’t want extra hair in the food. I am ashamed that I have these feelings. I am ashamed I can’t control More of the narrative

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