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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I realize your anxiety is exacerbating this so I would find help for that asap. Honestly your kids and your ill sibling do not need you to breakdown. I have cancer and my sister totally lost it - [b]so incredibly unproductive for me and my kids and her husband and kids[/b]. You owe it to everyone to push forward, help as you can, and care for your own children. Have a mantra to keep it together. That's the gift you can give your sibling.

Sorry for harsh words.[/quote]

There's no way you can know this. The only one you can speak about is yourself. Unless her husband and kids said to you direclty while you were sick "mom/wife is incredibly unproductive about her thoughts about your illness." Besides, everyone wants different things. I'm sorry that wasn't helpful for you though.

OP, give yourself some grace. Judging yourself will only exacerbate it. Find ways to take care of yourself, while not stuffing your emotions away: journal, walk, meditate. Explain to your kids that it's a hard time for you now. Can you plan Friday pizza nights or similar that give you time to look forward to and be focused on them.[/quote]

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