turn left, turn right...

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Hello, Today I have a story that I swear I've seen in hollywood-esq movies... My mother will need to be looked after in the next month or so due to radiotherapy, she wants me to go to Hong kong with dad because she wants someone to look after him, keep him company and she doesn't think i'll get another chance. My father, incurable, told me he'll be going back to Hong Kong asap for chinese medicine, he wants me to stay with mum and look after her. My Boyfriend supportive and I need him more than he needs me, we were planning to go visit his family before all this happened but we obviously has to give it up now. He has no problem with any of the decisions i'll be making. My sister Ayame, suggests I should take a year off university to spend it with dad. Myself, needs to see a doctor about quite a few things, includiing depression, insomnia, uncontrolable emotions and stress related problems. I have to move out of my current flat before the 12th of August. I am petrified of changes especially negative ones and thats why i've been shying away from doctors... Now that I've completely lost control of my life... I'm not sure what to do. Like my dad said "in simple english Momo, your mum in recovering from cancer and your old man is dying from it. you make your choice". Turn letf, turn right, hide away... what do i do? I'm supposed to call my god mother and talk to her but right now I want to write all my thoughts down and try to calm down first. I've been trying and trying to control my emotions once more, I don't want to just see black and white when there are so many colours out there, i just hate feeling like this. I don't wish to burden anyone and i dont want to make others feel like they're burdening me... I guess i've completely gone spiralling downwards. Going to Hong Kong means i'll be able to see family there, I'll be with some of my friends there... but Joe, my boyfriend won't be there and he means so much to me. We've been together for almost 2 years now and its been very intense. He's always there for me. Without him, I'm not sure what my emotional state will be like, these few days if he wasnt here, i wouldnt know if i'll be here typing this and breathing. Staying to look after mum means I get to stay with Joe and Mum. I can take great care of her and Joe will be near... but what if i don't get to see dad again? but if i don't stay... my brother Ben has 2 daughters, one is still a wee baby, Cherish and one about 7 years old now, Pearl. He's also got a job at a resturant with awkward hours. He can't really go take care of mum. My sister Ayame has the 5 year olf DeeDee and a resturant of her own in N Ire to take care of... Joe said he would take care of my mum but he doesnt speak Cantonese and my mum's english is very "limited". I'm the only one available to... Running away, I'm sure Joe wouldnt advise it. Mum will be heartbroken and Dad will be worst as he'd probably feels the same as mum but will refuse to show that emotion. It doesn't solve anything. ............... Turn left? Turn right? help. Love Momoka xXx
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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Oh Momoka, how I feel for you.  I don't know what I would do in your situation either.  How long is your dad planning on staying in Hong Kong?  If it's only for a short time perhaps you could accompany him.  I understand you don't want to leave your mum or boyfriend, but I'm sure you would be a great support to your dad, even if only for a wee while.  Sorry I can't really offer any advice, but please know that I am thinking of you and let me know what you decide.  Best wishes, Christine xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I'm pretty sure he's staying til either the chinese medicine controls the cancer so it won't cause dad trouble or .. well the bitter end.

    There's a lot of complication with Joe and I, but he understands and we'll be communicating with Webcams.. and The plan now is to stay with mum til she's not radioactive and then take mum and join dad in Hong Kong...

    It's been quite a day, everythings an organised mess.

    Thank you for your kind words though, it makes me smile.

    Love

    Momoka

    xXx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    hi momoka,

    i am so sorry you have found yourself in this awful situation....

    cancer is such a horrible illness ,so to have both parents suffering from it must be totally devastating.

    i hope you reach a decision that is suitable for both you and your family and that your dad finds a chinese medicine that will help him with his cancer battle very shortly.

    thinking of you

    with big hugs trudy xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Momoka, glad to see you've come to a decision.  I wish your dad the best of luck and hope the medicine works for him and I also hope your mum recovers quickly so you can all be together again.  Keep in touch and let me know how things are going.  Love, Christine xx