Relationships
Relationships with siblings when you have cancer
There are a number of things that you will probably think and feel after being diagnosed with cancer.
Don't underestimate the impact a cancer diagnosis can have on your relationships - especially your relationship with your sibling/s.
You may find that your sibling is
- A little withdrawn
- Doesn't visit you in hospital as much as you would like
- Not telling you about what is happening at home
- Just not their usual self
You may be feeling
- Annoyed with them about their lack of contact
- Angry - why did you get cancer and they didn't?
- Jealous - they get to carry on with life as usual!
- Sad - that your relationship has changed and it just doesn't feel the same anymore
It might be good to try and understand what your sibling is feeling as well.
There are some pretty big emotions they might have - and it might explain how they are behaving.
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