We are back to talk about the guilt and shame that inexplicably comes along with the cancer.

There is no escaping the guilt and shame—deal with it now or later
You will have survivor’s guilt, or guilt about how much people have sacrificed to help you
You will have shame about your scars and imperfections—disease can feel shameful
Cancer allows you to speak your truth—use that to burn off the guilt and shame
Guilt can turn into a spiral, so watch out for feeling guilty about feeling guilty
Recognize your own guilt, and recognize when you are getting guilt from other people
Shine a light on all your feelings and allow yourself to talk about it
Therapy can help you move through the guilt and shame
Practice honesty with yourself and others--practice authenticity
We don’t choose the Phoenix Fire