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Scenario

How to support friends through scary medical appointments when you're also afraid

My best friend asked me to come to her biopsy results appointment for support, but I'm terrified of getting bad news and don't know if I can handle being strong for her if it's cancer. I want to be there but I'm worried I'll make it about my own fear.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The vulnerability required to truly support someone through medical uncertainty can feel impossible when your own fears threaten to overwhelm.

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Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Preparing for medical encounters?”

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Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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