How do I cope with the fact that the girl I love (and who loves me) is almost 99% likely to have blood cancer?
I'm not trying to distract from her issue at all, I just don't know what to do.
>>18125845
Stay.
At the end of her life, if it is terminal cancer, she will be with the one she loves most. Although it may pain you to lose her, you will have a tremendous understanding of impermanence and you will cherish and understand future relationships better than anyone else.
>>18125862
thank you Anon. The mere thought of leaving her disgusts me, I couldn't do it.
>>18125845
go to church man. Try a Catholic church
>inb4 hurr durr spaghooty
>>18125845
Take care of her. Stay. But don't forget about your basic needs.
Standing by the side of somebody who has a great illness can be both emotionally and physically taxing.
Also, her humongous problems will have the effect of minimize yours and distracting you from yourself.
This means you will have to pace yourself carefully, in the same way you make deep breaths before a jump... Or in the same way you would rest after running 10 miles.
Of course, given the time frames, you will want to spend more time with her. At some stages, she will need some room or vice versa. Anyway, don't forget to take a night off every now and then to chill out, stay by yourself or spend time with friends.
That's just for you to keep most of your sanity because it's going to be hard no matter what. Hard... But not unbearable.