How do you deal with bad news

[jacksmom]

My son was evaluated for a liver transplant this week. He doesn't need a new one immediatly but it is only a matter of time till his liver starts to fail.

I know talking about it with family and friends will help me come to terms with everything but I just don't feel like it.
I don't want their sympathy or pity, and part of me doesn't want to burden them with the news.

Maybe I just need some more time before I feel comfortable talking about it.

If you have ever felt this way how do you handle it?
Keeping everything bottled up is probably not the healthiest way to go.
It seems even more difficult when friends and family say how strong I am, then I feel like I have to live up to this 'person' that I really feel nothing like.

 

[jacksmom]

My son was evaluated for a liver transplant this week. He doesn't need a new one immediatly but it is only a matter of time till his liver starts to fail.

I know talking about it with family and friends will help me come to terms with everything but I just don't feel like it.
I don't want their sympathy or pity, and part of me doesn't want to burden them with the news.

Maybe I just need some more time before I feel comfortable talking about it.

If you have ever felt this way how do you handle it?
Keeping everything bottled up is probably not the healthiest way to go.
It seems even more difficult when friends and family say how strong I am, then I feel like I have to live up to this 'person' that I really feel nothing like.

 

[jacksmom]

My son was evaluated for a liver transplant this week. He doesn't need a new one immediatly but it is only a matter of time till his liver starts to fail.

I know talking about it with family and friends will help me come to terms with everything but I just don't feel like it.
I don't want their sympathy or pity, and part of me doesn't want to burden them with the news.

Maybe I just need some more time before I feel comfortable talking about it.

If you have ever felt this way how do you handle it?
Keeping everything bottled up is probably not the healthiest way to go.
It seems even more difficult when friends and family say how strong I am, then I feel like I have to live up to this 'person' that I really feel nothing like.

 

[jacksmom]

My son was evaluated for a liver transplant this week. He doesn't need a new one immediatly but it is only a matter of time till his liver starts to fail.

I know talking about it with family and friends will help me come to terms with everything but I just don't feel like it.
I don't want their sympathy or pity, and part of me doesn't want to burden them with the news.

Maybe I just need some more time before I feel comfortable talking about it.

If you have ever felt this way how do you handle it?
Keeping everything bottled up is probably not the healthiest way to go.
It seems even more difficult when friends and family say how strong I am, then I feel like I have to live up to this 'person' that I really feel nothing like.

 

[jacksmom]

My son was evaluated for a liver transplant this week. He doesn't need a new one immediatly but it is only a matter of time till his liver starts to fail.
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<br />I know talking about it with family and friends will help me come to terms with everything but I just don't feel like it.
<br />I don't want their sympathy or pity, and part of me doesn't want to burden them with the news.
<br />
<br />Maybe I just need some more time before I feel comfortable talking about it.
<br />
<br />If you have ever felt this way how do you handle it?
<br />Keeping everything bottled up is probably not the healthiest way to go.
<br />It seems even more difficult when friends and family say how strong I am, then I feel like I have to live up to this 'person' that I really feel nothing like.

 

[Emily65Roses]

Well I don't know if this helps you or not, but I'd say coming here is a good start. When I have stuff on my mind about my health, and I don't want to burden people in my life, and I don't want pity... When I want to talk to someone who will just understand without question, I come here. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Emily65Roses]

Well I don't know if this helps you or not, but I'd say coming here is a good start. When I have stuff on my mind about my health, and I don't want to burden people in my life, and I don't want pity... When I want to talk to someone who will just understand without question, I come here. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Emily65Roses]

Well I don't know if this helps you or not, but I'd say coming here is a good start. When I have stuff on my mind about my health, and I don't want to burden people in my life, and I don't want pity... When I want to talk to someone who will just understand without question, I come here. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Emily65Roses]

Well I don't know if this helps you or not, but I'd say coming here is a good start. When I have stuff on my mind about my health, and I don't want to burden people in my life, and I don't want pity... When I want to talk to someone who will just understand without question, I come here. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Emily65Roses]

Well I don't know if this helps you or not, but I'd say coming here is a good start. When I have stuff on my mind about my health, and I don't want to burden people in my life, and I don't want pity... When I want to talk to someone who will just understand without question, I come here. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[JazzysMom]

I agree with Em. OFten trying to explain so my family/friends off this site is too much for me OR I just dont want to worry them so I come here & worry everyone here <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

I use to hold it in. Still do to a point, but when I need to finally release this is my saving grace!

HUGS

 

[JazzysMom]

I agree with Em. OFten trying to explain so my family/friends off this site is too much for me OR I just dont want to worry them so I come here & worry everyone here <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

I use to hold it in. Still do to a point, but when I need to finally release this is my saving grace!

HUGS

 

[JazzysMom]

I agree with Em. OFten trying to explain so my family/friends off this site is too much for me OR I just dont want to worry them so I come here & worry everyone here <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

I use to hold it in. Still do to a point, but when I need to finally release this is my saving grace!

HUGS

 

[JazzysMom]

I agree with Em. OFten trying to explain so my family/friends off this site is too much for me OR I just dont want to worry them so I come here & worry everyone here <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">

I use to hold it in. Still do to a point, but when I need to finally release this is my saving grace!

HUGS

 

[JazzysMom]

I agree with Em. OFten trying to explain so my family/friends off this site is too much for me OR I just dont want to worry them so I come here & worry everyone here <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />I use to hold it in. Still do to a point, but when I need to finally release this is my saving grace!
<br />
<br />HUGS

 

[MargaritaChic]

How do I deal with any type of bad news? Spend some time crying and grieving.

Like you, I have trouble talking to anyone about my daughter's medical issues. I feel uncomfortable. I don't want to hear them say they are sorry or go through all the akwardness of it. So I set up a caringbridge website for my daughter and I sent the link to all of my friends and family. I update it with her news. That way anyone that really cares to know how she is doing will check the site. Then they know of issues she is having and I don't have to talk about it over and over. And I don't have to feel uncomfortable telling people.

Hugs to you.

 

[MargaritaChic]

How do I deal with any type of bad news? Spend some time crying and grieving.

Like you, I have trouble talking to anyone about my daughter's medical issues. I feel uncomfortable. I don't want to hear them say they are sorry or go through all the akwardness of it. So I set up a caringbridge website for my daughter and I sent the link to all of my friends and family. I update it with her news. That way anyone that really cares to know how she is doing will check the site. Then they know of issues she is having and I don't have to talk about it over and over. And I don't have to feel uncomfortable telling people.

Hugs to you.

 

[MargaritaChic]

How do I deal with any type of bad news? Spend some time crying and grieving.

Like you, I have trouble talking to anyone about my daughter's medical issues. I feel uncomfortable. I don't want to hear them say they are sorry or go through all the akwardness of it. So I set up a caringbridge website for my daughter and I sent the link to all of my friends and family. I update it with her news. That way anyone that really cares to know how she is doing will check the site. Then they know of issues she is having and I don't have to talk about it over and over. And I don't have to feel uncomfortable telling people.

Hugs to you.

 

[MargaritaChic]

How do I deal with any type of bad news? Spend some time crying and grieving.

Like you, I have trouble talking to anyone about my daughter's medical issues. I feel uncomfortable. I don't want to hear them say they are sorry or go through all the akwardness of it. So I set up a caringbridge website for my daughter and I sent the link to all of my friends and family. I update it with her news. That way anyone that really cares to know how she is doing will check the site. Then they know of issues she is having and I don't have to talk about it over and over. And I don't have to feel uncomfortable telling people.

Hugs to you.

 

[MargaritaChic]

How do I deal with any type of bad news? Spend some time crying and grieving.
<br />
<br />Like you, I have trouble talking to anyone about my daughter's medical issues. I feel uncomfortable. I don't want to hear them say they are sorry or go through all the akwardness of it. So I set up a caringbridge website for my daughter and I sent the link to all of my friends and family. I update it with her news. That way anyone that really cares to know how she is doing will check the site. Then they know of issues she is having and I don't have to talk about it over and over. And I don't have to feel uncomfortable telling people.
<br />
<br />Hugs to you.