how do i tell my family

[miss-understood]

Just wondering how you go about telling your loved ones that you are sick? without hurting them

[brthbbs]

Tell, tell, tell--imagine if you were in the other seat and your're husband/child/mother didn't tell you so you could help/pray or whatever--of course you would want to know and so it is for friends and family.  I don't think it is helpful for you or your family to hold back that sort of information.  After I told all I was amazed at the fullness of spiritual help I had with just the telling.  I highly recommend telling and getting the help you will so, so need!

[Nat2]

Hi,

I know this is one of the most difficult parts of being ill.  What made it worse for me is that my parents live in another country so I had to do it over the phone!

My advice to you would be to think through what you are going to say, think about what their reactions might be and how you will deal with the arising situation.  It would be good to understand where you are now and what needs to happen so that they know what to expect in the coming weeks and months.

I would be honest about how you feel and to talk about the support you might need - how will this affect them?  What can they do to help?  

Try and get everyone together and tell them as a group - and then they can all be there to support one another.

Good luck - I hope it goes as well as it can.

[Mishelle]

I too had this problem. My hubby works out of town and I could not think of a way to tell him. Not to mention my kids co workers and gramma. It was hard but they handled it alot better than I expected. I had severe complications from surgery last year and I expected my hubby to fall apart. He did really well and I love him all the more for being there once again for me. There is no perfect time to tell anybody, but they deserve to know. They will be concerned, but they will also be there for you. Good luck and God Bless. Erika

[Mid]

I know it

[Gatsby]

Welcome!  I know it is in our nature to nurture and protect, but now you need some of the same.  You must first tell your husband and then both of you sit down with the children and explain in terms they can understand what is going on.  Kids are smart and if you don't tell them, their imaginations will run wild.  Then when you are ready you can tell other family memebers.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Godspeed
~Tascha

[Mobydick]

Hi, I suggest the following, this is exactly what my wife did to me; cook a lovely big meal, when they have finished and sitting well satified, just tell them. This is what happened to me 5 and half years ago, and we still laugh about it.