[Breast Cancer Battle Comic Essay] Ep 8: Anxiety Explosion

Episode 8

Daily Companion Diary

CHOCO'S column

Listening with empathy

The doctor at this hospital is very frank and easy to talk to, and I've been seeing them for many years.
Perhaps that's why the words they said hit me harder than I expected. I think they meant it kindly, saying, 'You're free to get a second opinion or change hospitals, so don't worry about it,' butat the time, my heart and mind were at full capacity. I was in a panic.

I can say calmly now, 'You caught it early, so focus on treatment first!', but back then, I had lost sight of what was important, and it felt like my feelings had nowhere to land.

And when that happens, you just want to talk to someone.
I thought about talking to my husband first... but my husband isn't the type you can consult with.
The response I got when I asked him at that time was, 'Just do whatever you want.'I'm asking you because I can't handle it if you say that now! (lol)

So, the person I relied on was S-ko.
She's been my best friend for over 20 years and has been there for every turning point in my life.
The amazing thing about S-ko is that her 'listening skills' are just incredible.
She has the capacity to accept all of my complaints, weaknesses, and tears.

She says, 'I didn't do anything~,' but no, I was able to calm down because you were there. Truly.

Being there for someone isn't about doing something big. It's about being by their side, listening, and giving them space for their feelings.
It was an event that made me realize how grateful I am for that.

Just by gently lending an ear, your heart feels a little lighter.
Supporting someone must be exactly that.

[CHOCO]
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