However, he refused their advice. He couldn’t bear the thought of losing the parts of himself that made him who he was. After receiving his diagnosis, he became increasingly reclusive. The vibrant man they once knew seemed to withdraw from the world, spending most of his time at home, absorbed in tasks that kept him away from those who cared about him.
His loved ones saw him less and less, as he distanced himself in the months that followed, choosing to cope with his illness on his own terms. All his friends and family could do was offer their support. They realised that arguing with him wouldn’t help, and they accepted that.