Dealing with enquiries about how I am

I’m also worried about this too, I’m due to go back next week 😔

@Helena I imagine having a go-to response is useful, but I'm not sure which one(s). Plus, work isn't the friendliest of places so just don't want to share the news with everyone.

I also am going back next week, I work at a children’s hospital. Thankfully most know but I don’t know how to handle the pity looks and inquiries if I’m ok

I told my work beforehand. You don’t want to have to tell the same story over and over again or explain why you’re not yourself. The looks will be tough but the support will be necessary

It’s also likely they know if you told work beforehand. They sent me flowers while I was out but once I got back there was no mention of anything, just a welcome back if that. Plus my stomach went down. In most cases people feel awkward approaching and don’t know how to handle that type of convo, so they just avoid it altogether if that makes sense.