He had Stage 4 colon cancer that had gone into the lymph nodes (diagnosed april) , and had 6 cycles of chemo treatment.
The cancer had progressed to his kidneys and liver around November, so he was at end of life care (DNR).
He passed at home in the early hours of the morning, just a few hours after I went to sleep. (bed and equipment supplied from pallative care team)
The week before his passing he was crying out for help in-between hospital visits and home, and the night he died he was moaning in pain, yelling for help. We called 111 and they suggested to contact the GP the following morning.
One of my siblings and I were taking care of him at home doing day/night shifts, so we did all we could to give the appropriate medication and give him anything he asked for.
I am happy he is not in pain anymore, but I am lost now on what to do next, since I finished education and went into full time care for him. I have never experienced grief before, and my housing situation might change, so I feel scared of the Unknown.
Hi Tuesday2Tuesday, and welcome, I am so sorry to hear about your dad, and know from personal experience what an awful time you have all been through, and can I offer my sincerest condolences to you and all your dads loved ones at this heart breaking time for the family.
There is no real, right or wrong way to deal with grief, from my own experience, be kind to yourself, we all think, what if, and if only, and it serves no purpose, none of us are professionals or have lots of experience with what you have just been through, all we can do is our best.
Don't deny your emotions, if you want to scream or shout, have a good cry then do so, I found talking to people who understood what you have been through so important, and exercise would help me out of the lowest points and give me a little boost generally, my exercise was walking.
Take care of yourself, it's so important you do, It's normal your going to be very emotional and lost, the days will seem so much longer for a while, and getting out of bed a chore at times, but try to do 1 thing a day for you, it doesn't matter what as long as it's something you like, you will have people who care about you, It helps to let them in and remember your not alone.
I'm sorry I cant help with your housing situation, hopefully someone who can will come along, maybe the Macmillan helpline 0808 808 00 00 can help.
Eddie
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