Comments on: Stomach Cancer: Friend I Can’t Stomach

By: Judy

Judy — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:39:37 +0000

I must say Jeanne’s advice is more delicate, productive and just plain better than mine. I have a lot to learn from her. I think everyone does!

By: Jeanne Frye, RN, CHPN

Jeanne Frye, RN, CHPN — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:30:38 +0000

The truth is the best.
1. Tell them the truth… “.the messages are bothering me. ”
2. Ask for an action….”I would love it if you would come sit with me”
3. Thank them….”thank you for caring about me so much”
This accomplishes several things, it keeps the communication open, give the person an action if they choose to “do” something and it allows you to be thankful for the support. Advice to be used by the unsick as well

By: earl

earl — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:45:42 +0000

Just stop reading them. Open other Emails that you want to read, and soon enough this “friend” will get the message.