My sister passed away one week ago. We didnt know she had cancer...so cruel..how does a family come to terms with it so unknown and quickly.
Hi RJ INDIA and welcome to the forum. I am so very sorry to hear the news about your sister you must be devastated as a family.
How does a family come to terms with such a thing is something no one can really answer except to say that they handle it as best they can, be there for each other and take one day at a time.
If you need any further help with anything even if its just to chat then please do keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.
Meantime I send my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. xxxx
What a terrible shock for you and your family. My sister passed away in November just a month after diagnosis it was a very tough time for all of us. Were all still finding it very difficult to come to terms with the loss of such an important member of our family. You literally just have to take one day at a time and give yourself time to let things sink in. I still haven't accepted that we won't see her again. Look after yourself and each other x
I knew my mother was going to die of cancer two and a half years before she did and I still have a hard time coming to terms with it 15 months after she passed. She had so much life left ahead of her. So I can't imagine what you are feeling right now. All I can say is that we are trying to find a new 'normal' and I don't know if we will ever find it but it has been better than not trying and giving up.
My dad was also diagnosed 2.5 years before he passed away.
All that time to ‘prepare’ and still in reality it comes as some massive shock when it happens.
im so sorry to hear about your sister. I can’t imagine how terrible this is for you so completely out of the blue. Sending you and your family love. All we can do is keep plodding through it. This forum seems to be a great help x
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