been there, done that. ive told one person already so far

Go out and do something nice for someone else. It will take your mind off your own problems and make you feel good about yourself too.

I think it's best to just sit them down and tell them whatever it is.... -- sounds like it is something very serious and difficult for you...

Worrying about how it will effect others, although that is kind, is not at all good for yourself.

Family is family for a reason...

When tough times happen in life, they are where strength most often comes from. First, you have to allow them to know, so they can be there for you; just as you would want to be there for any of them I'm sure.

I'll pray for you and your family.

Dawn

Breathe your way back to center ... you have more strength centered and grounded.

Recognize that you cannot be responsible for how others will take it or how they will feel or how they will react.

...and you just might be surprised at where the support will come from.

Keeping you in my thoughts! Love and light!

I'd recommend a therapist. Their job is to listen without judgement and offer helpful tips on coping.
I hired one after I got a cancer diagnosis (won the battle btw-yay me! ) and it really helped. At the time I couldn't bring myself to tell my family and friends about it, not right away. However, I could tell this stranger all my fears and worries. It was actually easier with a stranger.
I don't know... thought I'd offer that idea.

(edited because I can't spell tonight!)

You have mail..

((((Carmen))))
im always within earshot darlin'

Call your best friend on the phone I'm sure even though she is far away she is still very close only a phone call a way.

And if that is not and option then confide in someone here you have become close with sometimes it helps to just talk to anyone don't keep it bottled inside.

I know we don't' know each other very well but I'm here if you need me.

I just want to say thank you to everyone for your kind words of encouragement and to those of you who helped me see things a lot clearer. I did a lot of thinking last night and have come to realize (thanks to some really great people on here) that instead of focusing on the negative aspects of this situation, I need to focus on the positive aspects. And although the future is unclear, and will be difficult at times, I know that everything happens for a reason and that with God's help and the support of my friends and family, I can do this.

Thank you again to all of you here. You truly are a wonderful, loving and caring group of people!

You have friends here (((Carmen))) we're only an e-mail away from you!

I would tell the walls if I didn't have anyone or anything else