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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I think most of us have experienced this to some degree. The other ladies are spot on about concentrating on the POSITIVE support that you do get. How wonderful is your husband - shaving his head in support!
Today is pretty emotional for me as it is coming up to my 12 months since diagnosis. I decided that I really wanted to do the Mother's Day Classic this year which clashes with the Morning Tea that we have most years for Mother's Day with my Mum, sister and brother and their families. While they were ok about this I was disappointed that none of them (except, of course, my hubby and daughters) thought about taking part to support my experience.
I think we just have to remind ourselves that other people's actions and responses are reflective of their own issues and not anything to do with us! I know they love and care about me but just don't realize what a difference their physical support could have made over the last 12 months. My brother and sister-in-law never saw me once during my 6 months of treatment and never so much as sent a text on Chemo days. They live 30 minutes away!
Draw your strength from your wonderful daughter and your husband. Take care. Deanne xxx