How Can I Comfort Him??

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Registered: 04-11-2006
How Can I Comfort Him??
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Wed, 08-08-2007 - 10:28pm

My SO of 3 years found out today that his mom has cancer. I am not sure what type of cancer it is, only that it is somewhere in her torso area. I am not sure what her prognosis is or what they plan to do about it.
My question is, in what ways can I comfort him? I am not sure what I should do or say to him. He is a big momma's boy and he has not had anyone that he is close to get sick.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thank you all,
Jennifer

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Thu, 08-09-2007 - 2:35pm

My advice would be to make sure he knows you care and support him. Encourage him to be there for his mother in whatever way he needs to be. Make sure he has time and space to deal with her illness. Just my 2 cents. Lauri