The kindness of strangers: sobbing in a rack of bras, a grandmotherly shop assistant soothed me
Briefly

In 2019, a breast cancer diagnosis led to a single mastectomy, causing feelings of despair and loss of attractiveness. During a bra shopping trip two months post-surgery, a compassionate shop assistant named Margaret comforted and assisted in selecting appropriate bras, offering reassurance that everything would be OK. Six years later, the individual returned to the same store for a marriage bra fitting and found Margaret once again. Their heartfelt reunion reflected a journey of healing and hope, culminating in a joyful wedding celebration and a fitting that symbolized overcoming past struggles.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 and immediately had to have a single mastectomy. I felt sore, sad and scarred, and as though I'd never look attractive again.
The shop assistant put down everything she was holding, walked over and asked me if I was OK. Through tears, I explained how hacked up and completely daunted I felt.
We were both a bit tearful, hugged again and once again she helped me find a bra. It felt like coming full circle.
Of course, Margaret had been absolutely right all those years ago — everything was, eventually, OK. The mastectomy got rid of all the cancer.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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