Hi all,

I never imagined having to write a post here as I suppose many do. I was away in America for a month with my boyfriend and while I was having the time of my life my dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer. 

I had quire literally just stepped off the plane when they told me about his diagnosis and an upcoming surgery. I reacted in a sort of normal way? I don't know it was more of a oh that doesn't sound great reaction but then we moved on from conversation.

Since then we haven't discussed it. Nobody talks about it like it Is an enigma in the house which is to be flushed out but while they have had time to cope with the news I have just been told. I am struggling to sleep and now I am just constantly thinking the worst. My boyfriend isn't good at sympathising with things like this so it's hard to discuss it, but he tries. However I feel alone and don't want to bring it up to my parents as they have alot on their plate already. It is isolating and overwhelming but I'm not sure what the steps to coping are or what a valid reaction to this is. 

I suppose I'm hoping for answers or reassurance but I'm not entirely sure. Anything is appreciated.

Frop