MarciaA
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Mar 13, 2006
- Messages
- 118
- Reason
- PALS
- Country
- US
- State
- MN
- City
- Owatonna
My sister was recently diagnosed with ALS. I'm trying to figure out just how to cope with all of this. Her symptoms are progressing, but I'm not sure what to expect in terms of time. I feel like I'm sort of on this roller coaster of emotions. Some times are okay, but other times I just feel so overwhelmed with emotion.
I have two small children who love their aunt dearly and know she has ALS...but don't know the whole story yet. I've been trying to stay "tough" for them and not show a lot of emotion, but that is starting to take its toll on me, I think.
I can't figure out how I'm supposed to deal with all of this. Do I need to just sit down, vent and cry for a while? How early do I tell my children about the end result of ALS? I can't expect to stay upbeat all the time, but how do I find a balance...or is there one?
I'll take any advice from anyone out there! Thank you!
MarciaA
I have two small children who love their aunt dearly and know she has ALS...but don't know the whole story yet. I've been trying to stay "tough" for them and not show a lot of emotion, but that is starting to take its toll on me, I think.
I can't figure out how I'm supposed to deal with all of this. Do I need to just sit down, vent and cry for a while? How early do I tell my children about the end result of ALS? I can't expect to stay upbeat all the time, but how do I find a balance...or is there one?
I'll take any advice from anyone out there! Thank you!
MarciaA