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Im alone and dont want to burden others
Hi all. I was diagnosed Wednesday. Had to tell kids parents and a few friends. had MRI CT Bone scan waiting a week for results. Now have to go xmas shopping. Its exhausting mentally physically and emo...
Hi and Welcome. It is such a difficult time at the beginning. I expect your sleep has been non existant with all this going on too. Yes it's challenging telling family. By day...pretend all will be okay. ..by night ...awake and either googling or just imagining what might happen.
It's okay not to do it all.
Just write some lists of essential things you have to do. You need to look after you.
If all else fails...hand made gift certificates and going shopping individually with your kids of what they want might be an option. (I recall doing this when broke...a promise of a meal and a movie ...for instance)
@SoldierCrab ...do you have suggestions.
This time of year is even harder as the professional support networks available also go on leave. But we are here and will help you as we can. Kath x
It's okay not to do it all.
Just write some lists of essential things you have to do. You need to look after you.
If all else fails...hand made gift certificates and going shopping individually with your kids of what they want might be an option. (I recall doing this when broke...a promise of a meal and a movie ...for instance)
@SoldierCrab ...do you have suggestions.
This time of year is even harder as the professional support networks available also go on leave. But we are here and will help you as we can. Kath x