A few short days ago my life was in turmoil. I was unsure which way was up but i knew i had alot of downs. My mother has terminal cancer(bowel) and over the past year i have seen many changes to the woman i love. I dont know what stage the cancer is at but i expect we are closing in on the last hurdle. Mum sleeps alot and eats very little she is painfully thin and drawn but everyday she fights another battle.
I came upon this site while looking for advice and my god i found you all.it was like coming home, each one had their own story to tell and suddenly i was no longer alone.
I come from a family of five siblings. however you would not know this when it comes to my mothers care because they are nowhere to be found, no phone calls, no visits no nothing. I am sure we was born from the same mother a woman who dedicated her life to bringing them up, providing shelter and warmth and most of all love so why abandon her in her hour of need.
However i have a great family and we care for mums every need, there is someone with her 24/7 i cannot thank my husband and children enough for there support and understanding when i cannot be with them more and for caring for granny. Your a great team.
I have spoken to many people in the chat room both patients and carers and i was made welcome and there was a sence of belonging from the start. there's people who have worse situations than mine but gave me a chance to express myself without judgeing.
From this experience i have gained so so much and i can see light again in the dark tunnel maybe not for long but i know it was there thanks to you all.
I never wanted much for xmass this year but now i have all you in my thoughts and thats good for me
Now i know i wont let mum down
THANKS SO MUCH
