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WHEN LIFE CHANGES, WE MAKE IT EASIER 🖤
Hearing that someone you love has been diagnosed with a serious illness can be overwhelming. Shock, fear, sadness, and confusion often follow and it’s normal to feel unsure about how to respond or how to support them.
It’s natural to experience a wide range of emotions: guilt, anger, worry, or helplessness. Accepting your feelings rather than suppressing them helps you stay grounded and better able to support your loved one.
You don’t need to have the right words. Sometimes the most comforting thing is simply being there: listening, holding a hand, or sharing quiet moments. Your calm presence matters more than elaborate gestures.
A serious illness diagnosis often brings logistical challenges. Small, practical actions can be invaluable:
Helping with appointments, transport, or household tasks
Preparing meals or running errands/ minding kids
Organising essential items for treatment days or hospital visits
Even simple gestures — a pre-packed bag, a favourite snack, or a comforting blanket — show you care and can ease daily pressures.
Let your loved one guide what they want to share and how involved they want you to be. Check in gently, avoid assumptions, and respect their emotional and physical boundaries.
Supporting someone through a serious illness can be emotionally draining. Make sure you schedule moments of rest, maintain social connections, and ask for help when you need it. Your wellbeing is crucial to providing sustained support.
Facing a loved one’s diagnosis is never easy. But by balancing emotional presence, practical support, and self-care, you can provide meaningful comfort — and navigate this difficult time with compassion and resilience.
👉 Explore Ulluv’s Serious Illness & Wellness Essentialsfor thoughtful items that help provide comfort and support for both your loved one and yourself.