It's been over 6 months since dad died. Mum appears to be coping well, I know she struggles and is obviously still grieving, although she keeps her feelings mostly private. I thought I was strong and could cope, but I'm not coping now. I had a miscarriage just before Xmas and the experience was horrible. The timeframe in getting the shock of diagnosis to the end (less than 3 weeks) was scarily similar to when dad…
Four days have passed and it doesn't doesn't feel real that my dad is no longer here. The tears have flowed (alot), but in the back of my mind I still can't quite grasp that he's gone. This feels a strange emotion considering I sat in the hospice room with dad a few minutes after he passed. I didn't want to leave him, because it felt like I'd be leaving him forever. The hospice staff were brilliant…
Less than 3 weeks after the news that dad had terminal liver cancer, he has passed away. I cannot believe how quickly the time has flown by. He went into our local hospice last Friday and died late last night with my mum and their dogs by his side.
He went so quickly at the end, very peacefully. The last few days have been upsetting and exhausting, and I know the following days will be the same while I support my mum…
Just over a week ago my dad was diagnosed with liver cancer, and told there is nothing that can be done. He has been referred for palliative care.
The news was a shock. How can this reach such a point so quickly? A few weeks ago he complained of stomach pains and thought it might be an ulcer. He has had liver problems in the past. Successfully treated I thought. It turns out that wasn't the case - there was no cure…
