The time when treatment stops can be a time for women to heal and strengthen the relationships and friendships that are important to them and to come to terms with events in their life.This is a very personal experience, and it’s important for women to do what is right for them when they feel the time is right.
Some tips based on things that other women have found helpful are listed below.
- Some women think about relationships or friendships that are important to them and make contact with friends they have not seen for a while.
- Some women feel they want to resolve a past ‘falling out’ or conflict or to say something to someone that they felt unable to talk about in the past.
- It’s unrealistic to think that all the conflicts in past or present relationships and friendships will be resolved. Prioritise those who are important to you and whom you want to try to resolve any issues.
- Some women find themselves thinking about the past and decided to visit the place where they were born, or go through old photographs. This can be a good way for women to come to terms with the events in their life.
- Others find it helpful to write letters to close friends or family, or to prepare a tape or video to be given to children or grandchildren after their death or at major events in their lives.
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