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In a couple of days time I'm visiting a very close terminally ill relative in hospital. I'm afraid of turning into a sobbing wreck in front of them as I don't want to cause anymore distress.

Does anyone have any tips for holding it together?

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This is a hard spot but you just need to keep it together ... to do otherwise would be all about you and very selfish.

You need to stay strong and even crack a few jokes, remember and tell a couple of funny stories.

Nothing wrong with shedding a tear, they may as well, that's absolutely ok ... but a wimpering mess. Avoid that.

Honestly ... it can be hard ... this is one of those times in your life you just need to suck it up and be brave and strong. Just decide that is what you will do.