In this episode of Breast Cancer Book Shelf, I’m discussing a powerful moment from Jamie Kern Lima’s Worthy—the simple question that can change everything: “Do you need me to just listen, or would you like help finding solutions?”

For cancer patients and survivors, this distinction matters. So often we’re met with advice when we need empathy, or silence when we’re desperate to be heard. We’ll talk about venting vs. connecting, why our needs change, and how asking for the right kind of support isn’t a burden—it’s an act of self-worth.

This episode is for anyone who’s tired of being “fixed” when what they really need is to be seen.

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