09/09/2013 - The Girl in the Bubble

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I don't feel right today.

I feel down and angry and upset. I'm finding it really hard to communicate with people today. I'm finding it near impossible to be nice and friendly and I feel like such a bitch but I can't stop it.

My mum has yet another chat with the hospital today about her chemo trial. I sent her a message saying good luck. My sister said she's been eating alot better recently too though so that's good.

I FINALLY get my bike on Wednesday so I can finally start going to see her. I'm so excited!

My dad, sister and boyfriend have all hinted that they don't think I'm going to do it or that I'm only going to go down once till I get 'fed up'. Now, I know they were only joking, and whilst I have a tendancy to be a little over sensitive, that comment hurt.

It hurt because I have felt like shit for not being able to see her. I have berated myself every single day since she was diagnosed. I have done everything I can to get this fucking bike. My sister knows full well how much I want it, because I've told her over and over again, yet when my dad said ''oh I bet you wont do it'' she was like ''hahah yeah I bet you wont'' and I felt like knocking her out. I'm trying my best. I don't have two pennies to rub together at the moment and I'm doing everything I can to try and see her. I'm going to prove every single last fucking one of them wrong. I am TIRED of people not believing in me.

I offered to make soup for her, but they said 'no it doesn't matter' and then they're getting all excited because Nana made some and brought some down for them last week. I offered to make some mash for my mum because she loves it - 'no it doesn't matter', same thing happens again. I shouldn't be making this about myself, I know, and I feel appropriately selfish for it - but I don't know what to do.

Talking of money, this week my boyfriend has put his foot down with my smoking and I am not allowed to buy myself tobacco anymore. I have my shitty e-cig which at the moment, just isn't cutting it. Days like this I feel like throwing it across the car park. So no, I am not in a good mood today.

My IBS is absolutely battering me today. I've been to the toilet twice and it's not even midday. It's hurting so bad it's making me sweat.

I hope mum is ok. I hope they can start her chemo soon.

 

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    Think of you big time Becky, I'm so sorry your day is not going well :( wish I could give you a big hug. Keep taking each day as it comes, you will get through today. You prove them wrong, you are a fab person and I don't doubt that you do everything you can to support your family. Remember that your dad and sister are feeling the pressure too, unfortunately they are probably just taking it out on you :( take deep breaths, thinking of you and sending loads of love your way xxx
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi. My mum was diagnosed with cancer in February its in her liver, spine, lungs and in some of her bones too , She only decided to tell me this August. Unfortunately its terminal but so far she's been okay especially considering the fact they didn't think she'd make it past summer.

    I know how you feel about being separated from someone you know and love who has cancer cause it was only last week I left home for university over 200 miles away. It isn't easy. In fact I don't think I've ever been through something so difficult. Im still wondering whether to give up on it all or not.

    For me, I find that staying as  busy as possible to stop getting emotional about everything that's happening. Its pretty much the only way I deal with it all.

    Also, don't  doubt yourself for one second regardless of what people say. People can be exceptionally cruel sometimes. Your doing the best you can and that's what counts.

    I hope things get better for you soon. Times can be tough but stay strong!! :)