Hi @lkissinger,

I’m truly sorry to hear about your father; managing a chronic condition is a tough journey, especially for loved ones, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m so glad that you’ve joined the Connect community – you’ve come to the right place to unload, to talk with people who have or had similar experiences, and to get support from members who understand what you are going through.

I’m tagging fellow members @sandrabee @soul @ilene1 @sallyg @azcyclist2018 @travelgirl @starrlight @nannytart @minabird @brenz @sportsmom9433 @martid @sue_in_delaware @nananet @bbams @bush to bring them into this conversation so that they may share their insights with you.

Although it’s not you who has cancer, watching a beloved one, your dad, go through it must be very, very hard. The emotions you are experiencing may be different, but those emotions are very valid and need to be talked about. Here, you will find stories of hope – there is always hope, and a diagnosis doesn’t have to be the end; let the Connect community be your sounding board.
@lkissinger, do you feel that you and your dad might be able to talk frankly about the “tough stuff” at some point?