Caregivers, we are pretty great! Do you know what else we are? Caregivers are human. We can only take on so much before reaching a point where we cannot handle one more thing.

This is a personal story of how I dealt with parenting children while my husband was living with NETs. We made decisions based on our life and our abilities. I do not pretend to know what would work for you, but you are not alone. Maybe something in my story will ease your mind and remind you that raising your children can still be such a beautiful and meaningful time in life.

Why is it so difficult to ask for or receive help? When we need it the most, it seems so much harder to let someone help. I felt so bad asking--or even accepting the kindness that was offered. When I finally asked, it made all the difference.

I had to learn that what is “normal" and known about a person’s cancer changes over time.

When my husband, Jim, was diagnosed with NET cancer, the only idea I was entertaining was that of complete recovery.