A Lesson Learned
I happened to read a story of an eight year old, little girl, who turned out to be 'A little Angel', to sacrifice her lovely hair for the sake of her leukemia friend, who feared unintentional but cruel teasing from friends. To support her friend she shaved her hair. From the time I read this, it has put me to think. It is an eye opener and an awakening call for many of us.
We adults only think of our hurts, ego and pride. How many of us would think like this little angel when we deal with our friends. We just want to do away with out hurt with an out pour of words, without even thinking about the outcome of those words on the other person. However sick that person is, we don't bother about it.
As a cancer patient, I understand this, as I know about the trauma I have been through. However strong willed and positive a person is, during the treatment, the trauma suffered makes them vulnerable both physically and psychologically. That is why doctors tell their family and friends to see that they are happy. A cancer patient is still at a risk, even after the treatment is over. And if someone has added health problems, the after effect also becomes painful to endure.
One has to walk in their shoes to know the trauma they have gone through. We adults never bother about all these, once the patient is up and going around with their daily life. It could be because they don't want to be treated like a sick person. But the mental agony is always there, though they overcome it and never want to give up. When you are with such people, we should think of their welfare too.
The moral support of family and friends count a lot for the well being of these people. Not that they need to be fussed and pampered upon. Just a wee bit of understanding can do wonders to boost the morale of a cancer patient. It is a time when they are emotionally down too, if faced with hostility.The happiest of people are not those who live on their own terms, but those who change themselves for the people they love.
Cancer taught me a lot of things in one year. I have learned that I am happy to just love and be loved by family and friends. I know I am unique, amazing and beautiful just the way I am now.
I happened to read a story of an eight year old, little girl, who turned out to be 'A little Angel', to sacrifice her lovely hair for the sake of her leukemia friend, who feared unintentional but cruel teasing from friends. To support her friend she shaved her hair. From the time I read this, it has put me to think. It is an eye opener and an awakening call for many of us.
We adults only think of our hurts, ego and pride. How many of us would think like this little angel when we deal with our friends. We just want to do away with out hurt with an out pour of words, without even thinking about the outcome of those words on the other person. However sick that person is, we don't bother about it.
As a cancer patient, I understand this, as I know about the trauma I have been through. However strong willed and positive a person is, during the treatment, the trauma suffered makes them vulnerable both physically and psychologically. That is why doctors tell their family and friends to see that they are happy. A cancer patient is still at a risk, even after the treatment is over. And if someone has added health problems, the after effect also becomes painful to endure.
One has to walk in their shoes to know the trauma they have gone through. We adults never bother about all these, once the patient is up and going around with their daily life. It could be because they don't want to be treated like a sick person. But the mental agony is always there, though they overcome it and never want to give up. When you are with such people, we should think of their welfare too.
The moral support of family and friends count a lot for the well being of these people. Not that they need to be fussed and pampered upon. Just a wee bit of understanding can do wonders to boost the morale of a cancer patient. It is a time when they are emotionally down too, if faced with hostility.The happiest of people are not those who live on their own terms, but those who change themselves for the people they love.
Cancer taught me a lot of things in one year. I have learned that I am happy to just love and be loved by family and friends. I know I am unique, amazing and beautiful just the way I am now.
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We all are always with you chechi ...Love you
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