A terminal diagnosis, whether it's yours or someone close to you, changes the shape of everyday life in ways that are hard to describe. Practical decisions press in from every direction while underneath there's grief, fear, or sometimes a strange clarity about what actually matters. The emotions don't arrive in a predictable order, and they often don't match what you think you're supposed to feel.
Therapy during this time isn't about fixing what can't be fixed. It's about having space to process what you're going through without performing courage or composure for the people who love you. That might involve working through fear about what's ahead, navigating difficult family dynamics, sitting with questions of meaning and legacy, or finding a way to remain present in your own life while facing its limits.