Keeping family and friends informed

Hello Jo_H, I was diagnosed in early September & found it exhausting repeating myself. I set up a ‘Whatsapp’ group, where I post short updates & photos. The group is made up of friends who are friends from work, cousins & in-laws. They feel like they are in the loop & it saves me having to reply personally to phone calls or texts. Particularly handy for when when I’m simply not up for telling the truth, especially when I’m down and don’t want the burden of juggling their emotions too. Close family & friends can handle the truth, so get they get the finer details and give me the support needed.