“I thought my cancer would bring my dysfunctional family closer together, but it only made me feel like I wasn't enough”

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“I thought my cancer would bring my dysfunctional family closer together, but it only made me feel like I wasn't enough”

By Anonymous

8 months ago

6 min read

When this anonymous writer was diagnosed with breast cancer, she thought her illness would be what it takes to heal difficult family dynamics.


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