Sick Sister

May 25, 2008

My little sister is really sick. She has cancer and spends a lot of time at the hospital getting chemo. She is only 5 and doesn’t really understand that much about it. I love her very much and I hope she will get well, but everyone knows that sometimes people don’t get well from cancer and they die. My parents spend all of their time either at the hospital or taking care of her at home. I feel guilty because I feel left out and I know I should feel lucky to be healthy. I miss my parents and I feel kind of invisible around here. Does anyone have any ideas about how I can talk to my parents? ~Feeling Blue in Biloxi

Oh my gosh I'm so sorry! I would go with your parents when they go see your sister at the hospital and have some family time with them when they're not with your sister. I hope your sister gets better! I know she will!!!!!
Sophia - Everett - Posted: 9/27/2008 10:50 PM

I know how you feel! I have something (It's not a SICKNESS though!) called Musular Dystrophy. It means I can't walk. I'm in a wheel chair and sometimes my brother feels like you do. What you need to say to your parents is "I know you're busy with my sister, but maybe just sometime, one of you could like go see a movie with me or something?". Then listen to what they say. If they say ok, great! But remember not to ask so often. If they say they're busy, you need to understand that. Hopefully this helps. Good Luck!
Mackenzie - New Jersey - Posted: 9/18/2008 4:23 PM

Maybe you can talk to your mom about having a family night if you time just tell her i feel like i'm invisible maybe she will talk to you.
Samantha - Collegeville - Posted: 9/16/2008 4:12 PM

well i feel soooo bad i hope she is better now. and maybe you can encourage that it's ok we'll go through the pain together and she'll understand when she's older .
lala1198 - greenville - Posted: 9/11/2008 5:58 PM

Some times it helps us feel better when we do something nice for others so you might want to read stories to your sister or play dolls with her. It will make her feel better and you will get some different attention from the people around you.Good luck.
monet - Safety Harbor - Posted: 9/11/2008 3:52 PM

im soo sorry. maybe you should talk to them and tell them how u feel. tell them that u really love your sister and u understand that they wanna spen a lot of time with her, but maybe they can spend some time with me too. im sure they'll at least try. and, if there trying isn't good enouph, just think "if u can't beat um, join um" go with ur parents too. you can have a lot of fun spending time with ur sister and ur parents
rachel - philidelphia - Posted: 9/8/2008 7:43 PM

sorry to hear about you sister!! i understand how you feel but you have to understand that your sister is very sick and she needs all the attention she can get!! may be you could help your mom and dad take care of her and go to the hospital with them!! hope your sister gets well soon!!
Lili - Los angeles - Posted: 7/20/2008 3:00 PM

Help them take care of your sister or like one day your grama can spend time with your mom and the next day your grampa can go and you can speend time with your dad.
Nia - West Chicago - Posted: 5/30/2008 4:33 PM

I know how you feel. When my sister and brother were born I felt like everyone paid attention to them and not me. But you have to understand that your sister is very sick. And it's sad to think that something bad can happen any minute. And if you were in her spot you would want to have all the attention. Go to the hospital with your mom or dad one day and talk to them and tell them how you feel.
Samantha - Trinity - Posted: 5/27/2008 4:42 PM

You could always spend time with them while they are caring for your sister-You know get involved too. You have nothing to feel guilty about you did nothing wrong and can't change anything because it is out of your control. All you can do is think positive. Did you know people have cured themselves from cancer my just doing that-Thinking positve? I know what it's like...My dad has had cancer 3 times but you just have to stick by their side. Things will get better soon!
Jami - Palm Harbor - Posted: 5/26/2008 8:39 PM

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