Originally Posted by
Wisconsin 
My friend, I did not realize your sister had leukemia. I can definitely understand how an experience like that would create higher-than-typical fears about medical issues. ((hugs))
She was 5 and I was 13. It was a crazy time for all of us. She was being treated at one of the best cancer hospitals in the country though: Sloan Kettering in NYC. I still go all big sister on her and I've found my Al Anon program wonderful in helping me to watch what I say to her. I don't give advice unless she asks anymore, I don't 'should' her anymore, etc. It's really helped our relationship tremendously!