I have very close friends but no family that I can talk too. I have no brothers or sisters etc. I feel so alone at times. I need to talk to someone but don't make the time for myself to do this. My friends have been brilliant but after a year now I'm starting to feel that I can't keep crying on their shoulder.
My daughter takes up alot of my time which I don't mind but I'm starting to feel drained. This has been going on over a year. She's due an MRI next month and I'm an emotional wreck again.
They have said that my husband is going to be ok but the worry is still there at the back of my mind. My head is spinning with worry.
My daughter needs me at home so going to see a counsellor face to face would be hard.
Hi and welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you needed to find us and especially sorry to hear about your husbands and daughters cancer diagnosis. This must be a very challenging time for you indeed.
A cancer diagnosis in the family brings many questions, confusion and lots of stress and for you a double portion..... but talking with other people who are walking the same type of journey will help you navigate this rollercoaster.
The Community is organised into dedicated support groups. you don’t say what types of cancer but this is a list of our Cancer specific Groups. Have a look through and find the correct groups as these will good places to connect with others navigating the support of a family member on the same type of cancer journey.
To join a groups just click on the link above then look through then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens. You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
Talking with others caring for family and friends will help a lot so do check out our Family and friends group as you will connect with others walking the same journey supporting family and friends through their cancer journey.
It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
Talking to people face to face can indeed help a lot but during these times it’s not that available but do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area or a Maggie’s Centre as these folks are amazing and a lot of these services have moved onto online video support groups and be to one support.
Also check this link to the Macmillan Buddies Telephone Service
((hugs))
