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How to cope with a crisis at home when traveling
Listen to your initial reactions.
Is your immediate thought " i have to go back! "? Or is it, " this is awful but i know x will cope with all the family/friend support. "? Your initial reaction will be an important indicator in reaching your final decision.
Consider whether it is best to establish frequent contact for updates first. Unless it's a matter of life and death, you might want to see how the crisis pans out before really facing the decision.