Hi. Mum was diagnosed with AML last week. Dad has lung cancer. I have disabled daughter. I am trying to support mum and dad but I feel like I’m breaking down . What can I do to cope better? Thanks so much
Hi Lou1974
Welcome to our community, I hope you find it both informative and supportive.
I am Steve one of our community champions and my experience with cancer is via my wife who has Leiomyosarcoma but we also have a son who is disabled.
I totally get when you talk about breaking down, everything coming on top of each other. Well done for coming on here though it can be really good in helping us feel less alone.
For me perhaps the biggest help was when I did a living with less stress course with Maggies, they helped me realise that I spent a lot of effort trying to work out what next and that was stopping me appreciating what we have. The conscious breathing exercises were great too for helpline me relax or when life decides it is time to throw us another curveball.
Have your parents had a needs assessment, you might like to get a carers assessment - see here for information on these. Our son's schools have been really helpful.
<<hugs>>
Steve
