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Not Knowing How To Handle His Daughter Being Sick
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My husband daughter has brain cancer. We can talk with her but she lives in Texas and we are in Tennessee We got goggle nest so he could FaceTime her but she had gained a lot of weight and had no hair. He was very upset the rest of the day and cried She is in the Army and they are taking good care of her. He doesn’t remember unless we call and she has to tell him all over again .I don’t call her often as I feel bad but it is so upsetting for him. I would like some suggestions on how to handle… read more

posted February 17, 2021
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A myALZteam Member

I'm so sorry. It's really hard when they get upset. Even when they can't remember exactly what caused the anxiety it can linger. At one point, I had to cut off all information that was upsetting. Don't feel bad that you don't call often. Maybe if you speak to her and just call instead of FaceTime and ask her not to discuss the rest. Your job is taking care of him. She should understand.
Blessings.

posted February 17, 2021
A myALZteam Member

Try writing texts to her regularly with photos and ilinks to interesting appropriate reading if she is able to use her cell or computer.

posted March 2, 2021
A myALZteam Member

Hugs, that is a difficult situation...the telephone idea may be easier for all. Take care

posted February 17, 2021

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