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What should you not say to someone with terminal illness. In it she shares her experiences with incurable stage 4 cancer and gives advice on what not to say to those who are terminally ill. Know that even as you are ailing your life and time on earth retains purpose. How do you feel.

Start by asking open questions like How are you feeling today. If you are sincere in your feelings and being yourself as long as youre not a narcissist or sociopath chances are you will say something that will be deeply appreciated. Thank you for asking Elynn.

Even an emoticon that might show how choked up you are can be fine. Cook some food clean the house send cards keep in touch often. Many of them may already know Christ but others may not.

Ask if they want company or if they would rather have some. A person with a terminal diagnosis and those caring for them will naturally need a lot of support. How to Talk to Someone with a Terminal Illness.

Generally Id say that avoiding the subject is not good. Tell me how you feel Its difficult for anyone to know what to say in a situation theyve never dealt with but sometimes its not about what you say but just that you sit and listen to us. Allow them to hold on to comforting thoughts and fantasies.

Sometimes thats all we need we need to know that you are there and willing to listen. Its difficult to know what to say or do for a friend or family member who has a terminal illness. What to say to someone who is terminally ill.