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Old Oct 17, 2009, 07:14 PM
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I'm very sorry it turned out that your Father has cancer. When a parent becomes very ill, it puts alot of pressure on families. I find it can bring out the worst or the best on family members. Right now you're in the early stages of dealing with his illness. You're probably still in shock and still haven't fully absorbed the news. I remember when my mother suffered a series of strokes and she lived for 7yrs very disabled - I had a very difficult time feeling depressed. I actually went through a mourning period. I mourned the loss of the strong woman she used to be.
There's no doubt this is going to be very difficult. I don't think you should pressure yourself too much but you should find out where you can be an asset to your Father. It might be as simple as spending time with him. Try to ban together as a family where the burden isn't placed on one person - instead everyone shares equally. I wish you all the strength in this difficult time.
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