Dad recently diagnosed
Hi everyone, I am 23, my Dad was diagnosed with ALS just a few days ago. It has been something that my family has been anticipating considering that he has shown many symptoms and has undergone a variety of tests in the past year. This being said, I feel like my perspective changed as soon as the diagnosis was confirmed. I just wanted to come on and ask how other children of parents who have ALS have dealt with the experience of this kind of grief that I seem to be feeling. It truly has taken over my thoughts and I am trying to push through to continue being positive and strong for my family while juggling other things like graduate school. I have people close to me that are offering support but I just feel angry because it feels like no one understands the weight that’s on my family right now. simultaneously, I feel guilty because he the one dealing with the disease, not me. Does anyone have any words of wisdom, suggestions or advice? I want to be as present as possible without letting my own feelings get the best of me. Thank you.