Well-intentioned apps and phone calls

Speaking is Truus Smit. Truus Truus worked as a nursing specialist in the mammacare department at Dijklander hospital for many years. She saw how her patients struggled in recent years with all the well-intentioned apps and phone calls.
‘On the one hand, patients like to stay in touch with friends and colleagues, as their support helps them get through a difficult time. On the other hand, they often don't have energy or don't feel like talking about their illness all the time.
Stamps is therefore truly an invention. It is specially designed for people in a medical journey. As a patient, you keep control of your communication.’

How do I tell my children and friends that I am ill?
In her years of practice in oncology, Truus often heard the question: How do I tell my children and family I am ill?Not everyone is used to talking about illness. Especially the somewhat older generation still sometimes feels that they are burdening their children and friends if they talk about their illness. And therefore share it less easily. To the frustration of the younger generation. The more open and honest you communicate, the better it usually is for you.
Much research has been done on the effect of writing during illness. There is a reason why keeping a diary is often advised. And if you share your honest story, you will find that people will want to support and help you. Each in their own way.

I became an ambassador for Stamps because I very much believe in the app. It is beautifully designed which makes it really easy to use. It invites to write down and share how you are feeling when you experience difficult times. Easy to use and it invites to write down and share how you are feeling in challenging times.