My sister is dying. Its tough for her to get around but she needed someone to accompany her on a short trip so, I did. I haven't seen her in a while because we live 450 miles apart but I do talk to her several times a week.

Anyway, its been super hard to be with her. I don't let her see me cry because it upsets her. Sometimes she snaps at me when I try to be helpful.

I emailed my therapist and expressed my pain and fear and this was her reply: "it sounds very difficult for you but I'm glad you're able to be there to help your sister".

Now I feel worse. She often says things like that when I talk about hurts and fears, etc.

What am I saying / doing wrong? Am I misinterpreting her?