Ep 53: Cancer being your whole identity

from Cancer, Chemo & Currywurst · host Fleur

The episode discusses the challenge of cancer becoming one's whole identity and the struggle to find balance between honoring the experience and not letting it define every aspect of life. It explores the cognitive dissonance, fear of losing community, and the process of expanding one's identity beyond cancer.TakeawaysCancer can become a person's whole identity, affecting every decision and thought process.Expanding one's identity after cancer involves embracing the 'ands' and adding more layers to one's life.Chapters00:00 Process of Expanding Identity

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