I haven’t told my parents I have cancer, as I fear they will say something hurtful

I haven’t told my parents I have cancer, as I fear they will say something hurtful

Source: The Guardian

The diagnosis may have brought up feelings of anger and unfairness about the care you didn’t receive as a child. Could your brother offer you solace and support?

Last year, I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. I have told a few people, but not my family, other than my brother, and I don’t know if I should. They live abroad.
I have a lot of unresolved childhood issues, which I’ve mostly been able to put aside…. [4325 chars]

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