https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/My-daughter-has-cancer-and-I-can-t-relate-to-my-friends/m-p/41659#M5065 <P>I’m new to this site and have really connected with some of the posts. &nbsp;My 35 year old daughter has breast cancer and when I told my friends they were of course nice and supportive. &nbsp;The problem is her cancer has changed me. &nbsp;I now have a tough time joining in chit chat. &nbsp;It seems self absorbed and trivial. &nbsp;I find I can’t stand listening to their preferred topics of clothing, restaurants, house redecorating, planned trips, newest acquisitions and the like. &nbsp;I try to join in but not successfully. &nbsp;Everyone asks me about my daughter which is fine and I appreciate that but I end up depressed and leave early. &nbsp;Any thoughts out there? &nbsp;Thanks</P> Sat, 11 May 2024 12:15:09 GMT Louise57 2024-05-11T12:15:09Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/My-daughter-has-cancer-and-I-can-t-relate-to-my-friends/m-p/41659#M5065 <P>I’m new to this site and have really connected with some of the posts. &nbsp;My 35 year old daughter has breast cancer and when I told my friends they were of course nice and supportive. &nbsp;The problem is her cancer has changed me. &nbsp;I now have a tough time joining in chit chat. &nbsp;It seems self absorbed and trivial. &nbsp;I find I can’t stand listening to their preferred topics of clothing, restaurants, house redecorating, planned trips, newest acquisitions and the like. &nbsp;I try to join in but not successfully. &nbsp;Everyone asks me about my daughter which is fine and I appreciate that but I end up depressed and leave early. &nbsp;Any thoughts out there? &nbsp;Thanks</P> Sat, 11 May 2024 12:15:09 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/My-daughter-has-cancer-and-I-can-t-relate-to-my-friends/m-p/41659#M5065 Louise57 2024-05-11T12:15:09Z