Not sure how to cope, mum has breast cancer, dad is also ill

Hi

My mum has just been diagnosed as having breast cancer and will need an operation. My dad is also sick but not with cancer so I will be looking after him too. I also have a stressful full time job. Not sure how I am going to cope especially as I have no one to talk to. My boss is sympathetic but has offered no ideas. Just want to do the best I can by mum.

  • Hello,

    Sorry to hear about your situation. I am in a similar one where my mum was also diagnosed with breast cancer last week as well and I am in a stressful FT job. Check with your work's policy and your boss to see if they can arrange for you to do certain hours / days so you can look after your mother properly. Also, consider taking time off so you don't burn yourself out - my work place offers caregivers leave (on top of normal holiday days) so I will be taking advantage of that when needed.

    Don't feel alone though and feel free to reach out to me to talk about anything. I'm not saying I have the answer to anything but sometimes it's good to vent 

    Best wishes