Someone who can relate

I made a new friend! I met someone in my support group that was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. After welcoming her to the group and hearing her journey thus far, she asked me "how old are you?". All with a bit of a puzzled look.
Up until recently, she hadn't spoken to anyone else close to her age with the diagnosis of breast cancer. She's only 32. I told her if she ever wanted advice, I'm the one she can turn to. if she even just wanted some one to listen, I am here for her. Fortunately, she took me up on it. Today we met over a cup coffee and tea. I was able to share my positive outcomes of being a survivor three times now............and she laughed on my perspectives on how to live life to it's fullest. Being that she is very outgoing and positive herself, we got along very well.
We talked about how nice it is to know someone who understands what the other one is going through. We both shared how much we appreciate our family and friends, but don't want to burden them. And unless you are going through coping with cancer, it's challenging to truly relate. I had such a great time joking about chemo and what a great diet it can be, and of course my new tatas that will forever be perky!
I am honestly relieved to have been able to share my journey with someone who can relate. I was thrilled to help her, and continue to support my new friend go through her journey. We both agreed the only way to get through this is to kick cancer's butt!