How do you
actually show up
for them?
Supporting someone through colon cancer takes more than good intentions. It takes steady presence, practical help that actually lands, enough self-awareness to not burn out, and the judgement to know when to lean in and when to step back.
Inspired by the memoir Stupid Cancer. This is a personal-reflection tool for caregivers, not a medical, psychological or diagnostic assessment — if caregiving is wearing you down, a doctor or counsellor is worth more than a score.
How do you actually show up for them?
Answer every statement based on how you genuinely behave as a caregiver: not how a supportive person is supposed to behave.
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How consistently you show up with attention and emotional steadiness, rather than reacting only to crises.
How well you turn care into concrete help, medical support, coordination and sustainable boundaries, rather than just good intentions.