I am also wondering how old your step-sisters are. If they are adults, you may be able to work out a win-win situation.
Could you talk with your step-sisters and ask what their thoughts are about their dad and his illness? Have they spoken with him lately? They may know more than you think they know. If they do not, I would encourage them to ask their dad for themselves. You may be able to go as far as suggesting that you are "worried about the disease progression", and ask them to go see him, talk with him and ask HIM what the doctors are saying. They may be able to "see" more for themselves, to "see" how the illness is progressing, without you in the middle. Having them ask a direct question to their dad (what is the prognosis, dad? what do the doctors say about your chances of recovery?).
And, most importantly: have they done their research, and know what stage his lung cancer is in? American Lung Association (ALA). That would give them all the answers they need, with information and questions to ask their dad. You are then out of the middle of this situation, and it is in their (and their dad's) hands what information is shared.
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I am also wondering how old your step-sisters are. If they are adults, you may be able to work out a win-win situation.
Could you talk with your step-sisters and ask what their thoughts are about their dad and his illness? Have they spoken with him lately? They may know more than you think they know. If they do not, I would encourage them to ask their dad for themselves. You may be able to go as far as suggesting that you are "worried about the disease progression", and ask them to go see him, talk with him and ask HIM what the doctors are saying. They may be able to "see" more for themselves, to "see" how the illness is progressing, without you in the middle. Having them ask a direct question to their dad (what is the prognosis, dad? what do the doctors say about your chances of recovery?).
And, most importantly: have they done their research, and know what stage his lung cancer is in? American Lung Association (ALA). That would give them all the answers they need, with information and questions to ask their dad. You are then out of the middle of this situation, and it is in their (and their dad's) hands what information is shared.
January 29, 2009 - 3:19pmThis Comment
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