This important self-guided journal considers a number of different aspects of the cancer journey: The physical, social, and enduring emotional meaning of having cancer is explored, as are the steps Beverly has used and suggests that others use to move beyond the why me syndrome.
The book features many examples and exercises for dealing with these daily emotions. Included are stories of Beverly's own experiences and examples of how she was able to cope, adjust, become positive and ultimately become her own hero. Along with the stories, are exercises that ask the reader to become involved with their cancer--from something as simple as giving and getting hugs, to writing healing letters to making ice cream sundaes with a friend. At the end of each section are blank pages--a place for people to write their stories and jot down their daily experiences--from anger to happiness and everything in between. Not just for those who have been newly diagnosed, 'My Healing Companion' is for anyone along the cancer path, whether they are just beginning, somewhere in the middle or just finishing. It is never to late to heal emotionally even if you have survived physically.
