The author reflects on her experience with cancer and the lessons learned about friendship during her journey. Initially resistant to forming bonds with fellow patients, she felt isolated after being struck by illness. Past relationships, often surface-level due to frequent moves, left her unprepared for the depth required during a crisis. She discovered that genuine friendship emerges in adversity, illustrating that true connections withstand challenges and require sustained commitment.
"Many of those friends disappeared when I got sick, and I felt hurt, angry, and betrayed. I came to realize...to sustain a relationship...requires stronger bonds."
"When I first entered the kingdom of the sick, I wasn't interested in befriending my fellow denizens. I found the idea of a cancer support group wholly depressing."
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