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Scenario

Why survival doesn't always feel like gratitude

I survived cancer at twenty-eight and now everyone expects me to be grateful for everything but some days I'm just angry that this happened to me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Others' expectations about how survivors should feel can invalidate the complex emotional reality of living beyond crisis.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Survivor identity?”

Peri

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.