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Why miraculous healing can create survivor guilt

My cancer went into remission and everyone says it is a miracle but I feel angry that God apparently chose me over other people in my support group who died.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Attributing medical outcomes to divine favor may generate complex emotions about worthiness and cosmic justice.

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