Episode 045: 3 Reasons Why People Disappear From Your Life During Cancer

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In short:

Some people in your life go missing just when you need them most
There were people who let me down cancer treatment that put me on a quest to find out why
Having collected and analyzed hundreds of reasons people have provided, I can share with you 3 top reasons why people fade away during cancer
Reason #1: Their own fear of death and dying gets in the way of supporting you when it’s easier to turn away from
Reason #2: People don’t want to offend you by saying the wrong thing so they do the worst thing possible, which is nothing at all
Reason #3: It can be hard to notice sometimes that we can grow distant with people and be close friends in name only and it may take a disaster like cancer to bring that to light
To get the support you want, it’s best to explain to your people exactly what you want from them to be there for you
Those who truly care about you will be grateful for giving them the opportunity to support you on your terms
Send an email with a list of practical things that people can volunteer for