Well my boy got out on Friday after having his chemo. He is coping really well he has lost his hair but not his sense of humour. He is such a brave boy all he keeps saying is he is a soilder because he wants to join the army when he is old enough. He was up at judo coaching on Tuesday night and loved it. I wasnt sure about him doing it but he said he wasnt born to sit on the back burner and if he thinks like that what right have i got to stop him.
My dad on the other hand has totally given up all he wants to do is stay in his bed and that is not like him. He doesnt want to go in hospital again and hes made my mum promise that she wont say anything to the doctor. I try to say that the wee man is looking up to him the now but he just says he nows whats going to happen. I think he has depression and i said he should talk to the doctor but i got told that im his child and concern myself with my own life. Iam gratefull for all the comments of support and it is a relief to get it off my shoulders. So thankyou very much for your lovelly words.
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i`m so sorry your having to go through all this, your son sounds like a very strong lad,a credit to you. your dad may be depressed we all cope differently, and depression is common, dont give up on him, but also dont let him sit around, phone the mac helpline, they may be able to advise you properly.
please dont try to stop your son doing the things he loves, normality really helps, if we cant get some sort of normal life whats the point. i know your want to wrap him up in cotton wool so he cant get hurt, its natural but please dont. my family were so protective of me at first they nearly smothered me, i had to tell them to back off, they thankfully did, phew, i love them all dearly but i need to get some normallity, i couldnt get through this without them,now they`re there when i need them and have my on space too. perfect!!!!. good luck, liz xxx
just wanted to send a big hug both to you and your son, how brave is he!!! and how hard it must be for you, wanting to wrap him in your arms but also recognising he needs a little independence to make his own decisions, take care, thinking of you both.
