telling people
Telling people is a new kind of agony! How do you reassure someone you love and who loves you that everything will be ok - when you're the one breaking the bad news? It's hardly begun to sink in for ...
Forum Discussion
Hi Keiley, I am sorry you find yourself in this situation. Telling people was really hard for me - especially my elderly parents and other family members. I prefaced it by saying that I had something to tell them but they had to promise to be strong and positive. This was really helpful as they reacted ok when first told. I learnt that this was a way I could ask people for help and let them know what I needed i.e. I needed positive attitudes, commiseration, and understanding. Nevertheless I did find there were times especially when I started chemo where I found myself comforting others. This was really tiring but as you move through treatment and after everyone gets over the initial shock and awkwardness it does get easier.
All the best,
Nadine