I must say it sounds as though you are doing everything right so don’t be too hard on yourself. I had to laugh about the puppy because I went & got a cat!! I know what you mean about not wanting to go on about it to your nearest & dearest as they too want to move on & you end up feeling guilty about dragging them down again. That’s where forums like these can help, you can rant away & we all understand PM me if you have a head full of bad stuff you want to share as whatever it is I’ve already been there before you. Time really does heal I promise you.
Hello jbowall, Don’t know if you have just been newly diagnosed but saw your post on here whre no one has posted for months. Just to say i was first diagnosed in 1989 and am still getting on with my life and enjoying it even although I am having treatment again. Just wanted to let you know I saw your post here. Val