Last night, a very close childhood friend broke the news to me that she has cancer. I was in shock then, and today am wondering how best to help her, what to say, what to do. I really am lost, but it's not about me, it is all about her. I don't want her to feel she must play the part of comforter to me. I really don't know how to handle this. She has been a large part of my life for so long, and I want her to remain in it. I don't know if there is any right way to be, or right words to say. I just don't want to say the wrong thing.
Thanks NYP, for your concern. You are a sweetheart.