Survivor guilt

Survivor’s guilt is hell. It’s a grief that eats away at you, if you let it. Working your way through this, is such a blessing.

When someone we care about passes away, we are likely to feel a wide range of emotions, some of which we may not be prepared for, and this can throw us for a bit of a loop. All of these emotions, from unadulterated sorrow to rage, from relief to utter misery, are entirely natural and […] The post How To Cope With The Aftermath Of A Bereavement appeared first on Horseshoes & Hand Grenades.

I’ve heard of survivor’s guilt, but here I am 8.5 years post cancer and am experiencing cancer survivor’s guilt. Why me? Why now?