Dealing with unsupportive relatives
What is the best way to deall with close relatives who fail to offer any meaningful care or support or even understanding about breast cancer.? Initially in January, I received two emails from my K...
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Throughout my BC journey,I had AMAZING support from my husband and children,and from some friends.However,I had no support,not even interest shown,from my sister in law,who,after being told about my BC( from me in a phone conversation) has never once tried to contact me since.That was 6 months ago.If she does contact me,she will get a short shift from me!!!If there is one thing that I have learnt from this,it is to concentrate ONLY on the people and things that are positive in your life.Negative people and things are not needed.It may be that they cannot cope well with a cancer diagnosis,fair enough,but you do not have to nurse them through that! Your husband and daughter have been towers of strength,so put the others in a place in your mind,where they won't cause you stress and upset any more,and just focus on the POSITIVES in your life.I have learnt many times over in my life,that just because some one is related to you,doesn't mean that they will be there when you need them.Take care Jessica,and I hope that you are doing OK.xoxCheers Robyn