Saying things that you regret

I said something to a colleague last week. I felt like I was trying to help her but it turned out to be a huge mistake. She was feeling very sad about something that had happened to her in the past. I said that she should find a way to move on:either to find a way to make it better or to try to come to terms with it. I have stage 4 skin cancer and life feels too short to leave things unresolved. She was very angry and reported me to my boss. I had already apologised but I had to apologise and explain to my boss this morning. I feel tired and confused. I should know better to give advice without being asked but somehow it felt like the right thing to do. Has anyone else had similar feelings?

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  • Grrr. How silly. I would of said the same. If she can't do either of the above then she shouldn't bring it to work. Saying all that, I'm a grumpy person and I can neither make the loss of my dad better or come to terms with it. I can't believe she was so petty as to tell your boss. That is ridiculous!!! Life is too short to try and help those who are yet to realise just how precious life is. 

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  • Grrr. How silly. I would of said the same. If she can't do either of the above then she shouldn't bring it to work. Saying all that, I'm a grumpy person and I can neither make the loss of my dad better or come to terms with it. I can't believe she was so petty as to tell your boss. That is ridiculous!!! Life is too short to try and help those who are yet to realise just how precious life is. 

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