[Wyn]

with Kailana on this.... Your sister NEEDS TO KNOW THAT YOU, AND YOUR FAMILY LOVE HER -First and Foremost. I cannot state this in any stronger language. This is the most Basic aspect of ANY medical condition or situation, IS or Not.

I've made this point long before. We, as the feeling, understanding beings we are, NEED this most Basic affirmation, before we can make Any progress in finding peace in our own lives.

Yes.. professionals can assist us in putting our fears and the practical aspects of our lives 'together' and give us the perspective we need... but, they can only do so much. Everyone needs the personal support that only a family or S.O. can provide. We were Never meant to live/be alone, and it's almost impossible to overcome the tremendous dibilitations inherent in any serious physical or emotional / psychological problem without this direct and intimate support.

I know you stated that your sister lives 'far away'. I will suggest that, if you can... or if someone in your family can, try to make a point to visit her on a somewhat regular basis... firstly to open the dialogue that is so desparately needed, and then, to make a serious point of following up with Regular phone calls/ IM'ing... whatever it takes to keep those lines of communication open, and flowing.

Kailana's offer of at least letting her know of this site was an extremely good suggestion, and one I second. Just to KNOW that one is Not Alone in this life can be extremely affiming and beneficial. I know that I, myself, learned SO MUCH, and found much support, regardless of some serious 'backsliding' recently.

Anyway... Just had to Affirm Kailana's excellent observations and suggestions.

Peace