How do I find people who understand when family gets upset about cancer talk?

Hello Connie! We get it! Family members can be disappointing, so it’s best to keep moving forward and focus on yourself and find your peace. Those of us that are dealing with cancer have no time to waste on others that don’t want to help or support us. I have reduced my circle and it has helped me immensely. It has been hurtful at times but it has brought me peace. Your focus should be on yourself, that doesn’t make you selfish, it makes you stronger.

Thank you I really needed that and I hope you are getting everything you need .

Welcome to the community! Finding people who truly understand the need to talk openly about cancer experiences can make such a meaningful difference. Many community members here have found that connecting with others who share similar journeys provides a safe space to discuss topics that might feel overwhelming to family members. This community offers a supportive environment where these conversations are welcomed and understood by people who have walked similar paths.

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Thank you for that Richard bit I'm not on Facebook

There are times I'm sure you know when you really need someone to talk to. I would like to have someone I could connect with in good and bad times seems my family can only handle the good they don't want to deal with the rest they get uncomfortable and I try to leave out the bad but then I have no one to bounce things off of.

Hi Connie. I know what you mean; people often have difficulty processing what you're going through. They don't know how to/can't help and therefore feel stymied and withdraw. Can you afford a therapist? Maybe joining a local group for meditation...I hope you're able to make some meaningful connections.

Thank you Kathie I try to talk to my family sometimes but I can see on their face some things they get upset with understandably so I feel for my husband most of all because he feels so helpless he says he's always been able to make things right and now he can't but I always tell him you are always there that is everything anyway I try not to trouble him and most of the time if I don't feel so I tell him I'm fine Love

One thing that I have found that helps me is journaling, I find it helps me to get out some of the stress and emotions I am feeling. You also can go back and see the progress you have made. Quite often we don’t give ourselves enough credit for what we have been through and the progress we have made.

That's true my daughter gave me a journal but I never have been much of a writer might just have to start out small and see how it works thank you Richard Love

I have a journal app on my phone and sometimes I even use the quick notes.just to get out how I’m feeling or what I’m thinking 🧐 It doesn’t have to be cancer related. 🤷‍♂️

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