It’s important to find a trusted confidant with whom you can discuss your most intense fears and concerns as well as your hopes. You may find that your spouse, life partner, or other relative or friend can play this role. If they cannot, consider going outside your usual circle of family and friends to find someone you can talk to. This person might be:
* a member of the clergy
* social worker
* psychologist or other mental health professional
* doctor or nurse
* another person with breast cancer
* another cancer survivor
It does not matter who this support person is; what is important is that you have someone who allows you to speak openly.
Sister Survivors offers a mentoring program called Bosom Buddies. If you've been newly diagnosed and have questions, please contact us, and we'll match you with a survivor who is willing to spend time with you and answer those questions and fears you might have. If you are a survivor, and would like to help others, please consider joining this program. Contact Sister Survivors at sistersurvivors(at)gmail(dot)com.
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