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September 30
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It sounds like you want to know what to say to your husband to support him through his myeloma journey β€” what a caring thing to do! Supporting someone with myeloma emotionally can make a real difference.

Here are some meaningful things you might say:

- "I'm here for you, no matter what." β€” Simple but powerful. Knowing he's Show Full Answer

It sounds like you want to know what to say to your husband to support him through his myeloma journey β€” what a caring thing to do! Supporting someone with myeloma emotionally can make a real difference.

Here are some meaningful things you might say:

- "I'm here for you, no matter what." β€” Simple but powerful. Knowing he's not alone matters enormously.
- "What do you need from me today?" β€” Needs change day to day, so asking keeps communication open.
- "It's okay to have bad days." β€” Giving him permission to feel what he feels removes pressure.
- "You don't have to be strong all the time." β€” Myeloma is hard, and he doesn't need to put on a brave face for you.
- "I'm proud of how you're handling this." β€” Acknowledging his strength can be uplifting.
- "Let's figure this out together." β€” Framing it as a team effort can ease the burden.

It's also worth letting him know it's okay to ask for help β€” many MyMyelomaTeam members have shared that accepting support from loved ones, while hard at first, becomes an important part of coping.

Being present, patient, and honest with each other goes a long way. πŸ’™

September 30

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