Blue Mountains Counselling & Hynotherapy. Lesley Loughnan

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Happy song…

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05/06/2026

The hardest part of cancer wasn’t cancer.

I know that sounds strange to say.

The treatments were difficult. The scans were stressful. The uncertainty could be downright exhausting. There is no question that cancer itself changes your life in ways most people never have to think about.

But one thing that caught me completely off guard was how many opinions showed up after my diagnosis.

Suddenly everyone had something I should be doing.

A different diet. A supplement. A doctor. A treatment. An article. A podcast. A friend of a friend who knew someone who cured their cancer by doing something I had never heard of.

And before anyone comes for me, I know most people mean well. They want to help. They care. They don’t want to see someone they love suffer.

But when you’re the one living it, all those suggestions can start to feel heavy.

Because while everyone else is offering ideas, you’re the one sitting in the waiting room. You’re the one reading scan reports. You’re the one managing appointments, medications, side effects, insurance calls, and trying to hold your life together while navigating a diagnosis you never asked for.

Cancer already comes with a tremendous mental load. Sometimes what feels supportive to others can become just one more thing for a patient to carry.

I’ve learned that one of the greatest gifts you can give someone with cancer isn’t advice.

It’s trust.

Trust that they’re asking questions.

Trust that they’re doing their research.

Trust that they’re working with their medical team.

Trust that they’re making the best decisions they can with the information they have.

Sometimes people don’t need another recommendation. They need a safe place to put down the weight they’re already carrying.

Sometimes the most helpful thing anyone can say is:

“That sounds really hard.”

“I’m here.”

“You don’t have to explain yourself to me.”

Those words don’t solve cancer. But they sure can make someone feel a little less alone while they’re walking through it.

For those who have been through cancer, what is something you wish people understood about living with it?

05/06/2026

How connected are you to yourself?
Some great ideas here….

04/06/2026

"It wasn't the story that needed to be understood. It was the impact of the story that needed to be held, nurtured and supported in a safe place with safe people." 💜

For years, Aislin lived with PTSD, burnout and a level of exhaustion that left her unable to walk as far as the letterbox. Like many women, she carried her struggles quietly while continuing to care for everyone around her.

At Quest for Life, she found a safe place to pause, be supported, and begin reconnecting with herself. Today, she reflects on her journey with what she describes as "softer eyes" — a powerful reminder that healing doesn't mean forgetting what happened; it means no longer carrying it alone. 🌿

📖 Read Aislin's inspiring story here: https://bit.ly/4a7uU3l

Through our 'Change the Story for 50 Women' appeal, Quest is raising $150,000 to help 50 women just like Aislin to attend a life-changing 5-day residential program. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we've already raised almost $45,000 towards this goal.

By removing financial barriers, we can help more women access the care, connection and practical tools that support healing and resilience.

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01/06/2026