[header] How to cope when your sibling gets cancer [title] Talk to your support network. [step] When things feel overwhelming, reach out to your friends or family. Find someone that you can lean on, and ask them, " is it alright if i call you or come over when i feel like i need some support? " [substeps] Talk to your support network openly and honestly.
[header] How to cope when your sibling gets cancer [title] Talk to your support network. [step] When things feel overwhelming, reach out to your friends or family. Find someone that you can lean on, and ask them, " is it alright if i call you or come over when i feel like i need some support? " [substeps] Talk to your support network openly and honestly.
Make sure they know you're only protecting them, not endangering them or " bringing them down. " your life is so difficult right now, and talking to them can make the situation worse. Let your conversations with them be a safe space where you can work on your own feelings without judgement. If possible, try to lean on someone who isn't too close to your sibling. Don't assume that they will be supportive. Instead, explain your needs, triggers, and concerns to them. Ask questions about your friends' experiences, and encourage them to do the same. You could say, " i'm feeling really overwhelmed right now.