Having trouble coping

Hi all, am very new to this... my 36 year old husband has a very rare and aggressive cancer and is in hopsital for his 2nd round of chemo.  He called me in tears today.  I just don't know how to best support him whilst caring for our 2 young children and keeping everything ticking over.  My own emotions are all over the place and my life has been turned upside down.  Would love to hear from anyone in a similar situation to me (unfortunately). Thank you for reading.

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  • My partner was first diagnosed with cancer a year ago and I felt exactly the same way when we first found out, just sheer panic. But over time you will find your strength and will get into a routine of things. Also don't be afraid of your emotions, sometimes my partner and I just cry together and speak about our worries together and feel so much better for it to get it out in the open and to just cry. Cancer is such an unknown, you can only do the best you can for today. It took me awhile to realise this. Also don't be afraid to ask for help from family and friends, sometimes they don't know what to do with there concern. Perhaps they can help with meals or babysitting, housekeeping. Please message me if you would like to talk more, my partner is the same age as yours and also has an aggressive type of cancer undergoing chemotherapy. 

     

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  • My partner was first diagnosed with cancer a year ago and I felt exactly the same way when we first found out, just sheer panic. But over time you will find your strength and will get into a routine of things. Also don't be afraid of your emotions, sometimes my partner and I just cry together and speak about our worries together and feel so much better for it to get it out in the open and to just cry. Cancer is such an unknown, you can only do the best you can for today. It took me awhile to realise this. Also don't be afraid to ask for help from family and friends, sometimes they don't know what to do with there concern. Perhaps they can help with meals or babysitting, housekeeping. Please message me if you would like to talk more, my partner is the same age as yours and also has an aggressive type of cancer undergoing chemotherapy. 

     

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