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The Myth and Truth of “You Are So Strong”

If there’s one thing you are guaranteed to hear as a caregiver, it’s “You are so strong.” It’s a common sentiment shared by people who want to offer words of encouragement and respect. It’s meant as a compliment, a testament to your never ending love, energy and dedication to and for your patient and loved …

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Why People Say Stupid Things to Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers: And How to Handle It

It would be easier to think that, generally speaking, people are just assholes and this is why they say the absolute wrong things to those going through a life-changing experience. Asshole-ery is the knee jerk response, the unbidden assumption that surfaces when you’re caught off guard, searching for a logical reason why this person would …

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