I kept smiling on the outside, but inside I was drowning. Here’s the truth about what fear and anger feel like after a life-changing diagnosis.
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I kept smiling on the outside, but inside I was drowning. Here’s the truth about what fear and anger feel like after a life-changing diagnosis.
and then
Yes. It’s so normal. I was furious—at myself, at fate, at the doctor. And scared, deeply. I didn’t want to burden anyone, but talking to a counselor changed everything. A friend reminded me: it’s okay to be both strong and scared. Don’t bottle it up. Sharing helps lighten the load.