6 - On not wanting to be a burden Beaver, 2016. Breast cancer patients- “And then my son and he was only seventeen at that time…. And I just thought, I shouldn't have put him through this.” On being vulnerable Beaver, 2016. Breast cancer patients- “Don't like being trouble to anybody. And I think somebody should have sat me down and said “look, I think you need some help.” Shih, 2009. - “I was embarrassed to ask for my children’s comfort and companionship because I used to be their leader and protector.”