https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:39:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-say-to-terminally-ill-relative#post-2001292 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 14:56:39 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2001292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sometimes its easier to just drop a card in the mail that just says "Thinking of you" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-say-to-terminally-ill-relative#post-2001280 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 14:50:16 +0000 Madison43 2001280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks guys. Maybe I just need to get over saying the "right" thing and just say something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-say-to-terminally-ill-relative#post-2001224 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 14:28:00 +0000 Cole 2001224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with saying what you said above. Even ask him how you can best support him and offer a couple of choices, things your lo is up to, funny stories, just checking in... </p> <p>When my dad was near the end I sent out an email asking for photos and stories from friends and family and put them together in a photo album. I think it was both hard and really great for him to have. It might be something you could help put together with the help of his closer family if you want a bigger project. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-say-to-terminally-ill-relative#post-2001151 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 13:54:59 +0000 skipper2010 2001151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think just reaching out to him would be enough. Don't let it be awkward or cliche, just let him know that you're there. I'm sure he would love your support. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-say-to-terminally-ill-relative#post-2001134 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 13:50:10 +0000 mrbee 2001134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Madison43: I would say what you just said above... that you're not sure what to say but you wanted to say something. A lot of people just don't bring up the topic at all, so a heartfelt message is usually appreciated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-say-to-terminally-ill-relative#post-2001088 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 13:24:36 +0000 Madison43 2001088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My older cousin is dealing with terminal cancer. We are not super close because he's so much older, but we see each other at family events once a year or so (I live out out state, otherwise, I'd see him more) and text occassionly to say hello and check in. I want to reach out more and be supportive but I literally have no idea what to say - there seems to only be so many times you can say "thinking of you" without it sounding canned. But on the other hand, we are not nearly close enough that he would be comfortable sharing what he's really feeling/ going through, nor would I have any idea how to tactfully broach that topic, so I'm just kind of at a loss. I'm sad to know that many of you have been through terminal illness with those close to you, but hoping that you'll be able to share your experiences. </p>