Friends and Family12/15/2025

Once my diagnosis became more certain, we faced the painful task of letting people know. First, I want to say how deeply grateful I am for the love and support I’ve received from friends and family. I truly could not survive without my husband and my mom—I am indebted to both for everything they do, day in and day out. And of course, my babies—Shiv and Kesh—who I live for. Also, all the friends that have reached out to see how I am doing and show support.

That being said, not everyone responded with support or kindness. Some disappeared. Others struggled—or refused—to respect my wishes and needs. This hurt me deeply, and I became preoccupied with their behavior, forgetting the immense love and support I was surrounded by.

The sad reality is that some people are inherently selfish, and I cannot control that. People behave how they want to behave. I’m learning, still, how to make peace with others' actions without letting it consume me. I'm learning to release expectations. And most importantly, I’m learning to set boundaries—limiting interactions with certain people without guilt or explanation. I don’t need to satisfy the needs of others at the cost of my peace.

I want to be more present and appreciative of those who have been there for me—emotionally, mentally, and in the day-to-day.