how do you tell your family and friends you dont have long to live?

Question:

if you knew you were dying, and didnt have long to live, how do you break the news to your family and friends, and how do you get them to not treat you differently?

Answers:
There are multiple factors, but in most cases, it is best to just tell your close family all the details, along with your wishes to be treated normally. It won't happen, but it may help some.

Your friends will need less detail, and some acquaintances may not need to know at all. If you have a "Living Will" make sure there are many notarized copies available. Everyone who might make a decision about your future care needs to have one in their possession. If you have a nearby hospital that you will most likely be using, file it with them as well. Ask your doctor about this. He can get the form for you. Do what you can now to make your financial wishes known. Draw up a will and a trust to avoid tax burdens for your family. Your family may not be equipped or knowledgeable enough about your finances to do this well, and you may be less able to make decision if you put it off.

I realize this is written as hypothetical. I pray that you do not need this advice. This would be tough news for my family, just as it would be for me. Give them a little time to adjust.

My father in law only told my husband that he was dieing and made him promise not to tell. he never told his sisters or brothers or mom. he did as his father wished. because his dad did not want them to change the way they acted and they would have. so some times it can not be done. But the person can make the changes them self so they have no regrets.

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