"In the special case of chronic illness, survivor guilt can occur after the deaths of peers who faced the same diagnosis. By definition, there is an implied comparison with people who have endured similar ordeals."
"Survivor guilt explores the other side of the coin of why me? --namely, why not me? "
"Some survivors may keep a low profile to avoid spotlighting this contrast of outcomes."
"Survivor guilt may exist for a reason...It may help survivors cope with the helplessness and powerlessness of being in a life-threatening situation without the ability to protect or save others."
© 2004 Brain Tumor Society
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