My friend has gone through a lot lately. Her mom had breast cancer and went through kemo. Now her dad has cancer and has to go through kemo. How can I help her and her family?
molly008 answered Friday March 24 2006, 1:31 pm: aww hunnii!!!! i know how ur feeelin since im friends with her too! lol. i think we can just comfort her and well try to do our best to make her feel awesome! and when this is all over i will thank god.. i love you [ molly008's advice column | Ask molly008 A Question ]
Swe3ti3boO answered Thursday March 23 2006, 8:45 pm: At this point the best thing for you to do it stay by her side. Thats all you really can do. Her parents are going through such a hard situation where undoubtedly it is carrying their daughter right along with them throughout the whole ordeal. Having one parent be diagnosed with cancer is one thing, the treatment is a whole other thing;; worst part of it is, shes having to deal with it coming from BOTH parents. Try talking to her about it, if shes comfortable; talk to her about things that will help her take it off her mind; take her out as much as you can, although she will most likely want to always stay by her parents side. When shes not with them, take her to the movies, bowling even bingo. Just do silly things. Don't forget along each minute that passes she will be thinking "Is this the minute my mom/dad is going to die?"; be ready to buy a load of tissue boxes and have a ton of soaked shoulders. This is no easy job. Give her all the words of encouragement, go to your local library, rent out books with quotes or better yet, print a few out; including poems.
When it comes to her family, the best thing you can possibly to for them; is doing what you're doing right now, keeping them in your prayers; visiting as often as you can and giving them all the treats && goodies they want. Don't forget to throw a few kicks && giggles for old times sake~!
xsweet_pea_10 answered Thursday March 23 2006, 8:01 pm: Your her friend so stay by her side. Let her know you are there for her and tell her if she needs to talk about anything or just relief some stress that you will be there. Theres not much you can do to help her dad though but ask her if she would like to make something for her dad. Help her make something like a big poster. Well the best thing you can do is stay by her side.
Paper_Heartsz answered Thursday March 23 2006, 7:43 pm: Maybe all you can basically do to help her is be a really good friend to her. Talk to her on the phone, at school, go to the mall. You know?
Maybe she will realize that maybe everything will be alright since she has a good friend by her side, that really cares about her
Teza answered Thursday March 23 2006, 7:41 pm: No matter what she does she probablly won't forget about it or stop thinking about it. Her parents are ill and you just need to be her friend. Be there for her and let her know that you will always be there for her whenever she needs anything. Make her feel special and just spend time with her so she knows that she can count on you. Help her out with things. She will know that you're a true friend and just be there for her and her family. [ Teza's advice column | Ask Teza A Question ]
ThugGirl041790 answered Thursday March 23 2006, 6:37 pm: Take her out so she can get it off her mind a little bit..
ihearthim answered Thursday March 23 2006, 6:29 pm: the same thing is happening to my parents. and the only thing i would want is for my mind to be taken off of it..like take your friend for a "girls night out (or guys..)" or somthing F * U * N * !! [ ihearthim's advice column | Ask ihearthim A Question ]
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