Cancer sucks

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My husband died 2 weeks ago now after battling pancreatic cancer  me and my kids are finding things hard  we miss him terribly  the house seems bit empty, plus we don’t know what to do now feeling lost as we cared for him at home with the help of nurses coming in until he passed away and that has all gone now, I keep thinking his gone in to hospital atmo and he’ll be back Broken heart   we can’t get our heads around that his gone  we not had the funeral yet  which is not helping us tho, we’re not looking forward to it  SobSob Tina  

  • Hi  

    I’m Steph, I’m part of the Community team here at Macmillan. I noticed that you haven't had any replies as yet and wanted to offer some support.

    I am so sorry to read that your husband passed so recently. It sounds like a truly tough time for you and the kids. Grief can be overwhelming and it’s important you have some support around you

    It’s positive that you’ve found the Community as we regularly see the benefit of members being able to talk to others in similar circumstances. You might find it helpful to join our dedicated forum for bereaved spouses and partners in addition to this forum. 

    We have some written information here around coping with bereavement, in case you find it helpful. I would highlight this part about things that may help when you are grieving.

    If you’d like to talk anything through with an expert at Macmillan, I’d encourage you to contact the Support Line.  Our Support Line teams are available 7 days a week, 8am-8pm on freephone 0808 808 00 00email or live webchat.

    In addition to offering a listening ear, we may refer you to other bereavement services, such as Cruse Bereavement Support,  a charity dedicated to  helping help people through one of the most painful times in life. You can contact Cruse directly on 0808 808 1677.

    I’d also recommend you take a look at the website Ataloss.org. They can help you find the right bereavement support for you, from national organisation helplines to small local groups who might meet face to face.

    Please do let us know if you have any questions or if you’d like some help using the site or further support with anything at all. I hope that the Community helps you feel less alone and shows you that there’s a lot of support available for you.

    Kindest Regards,

    Steph
    Online Community Officer
  • Hi Tina,

    I feel your pain! My dad passed fromcolon cancer a week ago. We thought he was fine, until he wasn't.  My mom,my siblings and myself are lost, confused, feels like abad dream.

    I keep questioning everything. Its the hardest thing ever!

    So sorry for your loss!

    1. Tmira  aww thanks   am also sorry for yr loss   Yes it is a very to get yr head around it  and yes yr right it does seem like a dreamPensive  me and my kids feel like he was in hospital again and he would be coming back,  it be comes so really after after the funeral tho we have my husband ashes at home now and his not on his own anymor  xx

    T.Dickens 

  • Thank you.

    Hang in there!