Telling People

I didn’t really know if I wanted to tell anyone else I had cancer, after the last round of comments weren't so great form my husband's family. 

I didn’t want people to treat me differently or to see the awkward looks on people’s faces.

My husband and I were still struggling to figure out how to make people understand that cancer wasn’t a death sentence. We had just learned a great deal of information ourselves.

My great grandmother and I were supposed to meet up the weekend after Thanksgiving, but an ice storm brewed up outside. Our power went off several times throughout the weekend. There was ice everywhere, broken trees and down power lines.

Unfortunately, this meant canceling my plans with granny. I called her and while talking to her I just couldn’t keep it a secret from her. I had to tell her about everything that had been going on in my life.

I told her all about the doctor visits, the cancer and my decision to fight it naturally. I explained that I would be Vegan from now on and I had to explain what that meant. 

Surprisingly, my grandmother just told me to do what I felt like I needed to do.

I couldn’t have asked for a better response than that! If only everyone were as calm and understanding about things as grandmothers. 

After a few days had gone by, I guess word got around. My aunt called me, a little angry that I didn't call her to tell her, personally. It was then that I decided to post about my cancer diagnosis on Facebook for all of my family and friends to see at once. 

It's just easier that way.