I’m 27 and my grandad was diagnosed with stomach cancer June and I lived with him my mom and nan. I also cared for him to help my nan out as my mom was at work . My whole life was turned upside down when we found out . But 4 weeks ago he was taken in as he couldn’t eat or drink so had a stent fitted that was the last time I ever saw him. My mom and nan were constantly there and I was home alone most of the time whilst all this was going on .Since then numerous problems occurred , infections ,blood transfusions, then this week was transferred to a hospice Tuesday night and passed away the following morning . This is my first significant loss and I feel so mentally physically exhausted and just all over the place . I already have anxiety which I’m awaiting therapy for but adding grief into it , just feel like bricks are falling on me. I have no appetite, skin rashes , my whole body aches and just don’t know how to cope with it all.
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