When Kind Words Miss the Mark

Kerri recounts a recent phone conversation with her hilarious friend, Chemo-Sabe, whom she met in the chemotherapy infusion bay. During their laughter-filled catch-up, amongst other things, they spoke about how people show up beautifully, but sometimes miss the mark with their well-intentioned support.  The episode explores how a compliment like “superhero” can sometimes feel heavy or unhelpful, and offers simple advice for supporters: listen, be mindful with words, and keep showing up - sometimes less enthusiastic praise and more steady presence is what patients need most.