Feel like i don’t belong

Hi Tink_ , I’m much older than you (66!) but I’ve heard other young women like yourself say just what you’ve said. I really felt for the few younger folk when I had my radiotherapy, as the majority were around my age (59 at that point). Have you been in contact with Future Dreams in London? Do have a look, even if you’re not near enough to go in person, there are lots of online sessions. I have been to several different sessions there and there are a reasonable number of younger women so I hope you’d feel less like you don’t belong. Love and hugs, HFxx 

Hi Tink.

You're not alone. I finished treatment in July. I have bipolar disorder and social anxiety. Have no friends or family nearby (I have my partner and son though) 

The chemo also kicked me into the menopause, so Im dealing with insomnia, flushes, mood swings and awful back pain and sciatica. Feel like I just get up to suffer alone some days. 

I'm 43 and its so difficult to meet people, plus I dont really like social media as I feel it exacerbates my anxiety.

I just wanted to reach out and tell you that there's probably loads of women going through the same to varying degrees.

I hope you're doing well today. Don't give up. I know its hard, but we're still here and stronger than we know.

Lots of love 

Kate