Today my mum told me she has cancer

Today my mum told me that she has cancer and I don't know what to do. I'm 25 and have a 1 year old and a 10 month year old and I feel like I can't be sad around them and I couldn't be sad around my mum when  she was telling me so I just acts like everything was ok. I was the first person she told and  although I'm acting like I'm fine I haven't been to sleep all night and now it's the morning. How and where do I let my emotions out? I can't do it with the kids there. How do I process it? And when will this feeling go away?

 

  • Sorry you find yourself here and in this situation. I would say be honest with your Mum about your feelings and anxieties. She may be able to reassure you. I recently had to tell my children about my recent cancer diagnosis and found it much easier when I knew how my children were feeling and dealing with it, and what support network they had. As I'm sure your Mum will be worrying about you as much as she is about herself. Ask questions, discuss your Mums treatment plan - all of which might help both you and her. Try not to  bottle things up, use this forum, a good friend or even write down your feelings. Take care x