New - lost best friend to Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)

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I lost my best friend in January to AML. She was 25. None of this is supposed to be happening

  • Afternoon SadSnoopy. 

    I am Jamie one of the online champions. I see your post had no replies yet. Personally I am so sorry for you loss of your dear friend. 25 is such a young age and it is totally understandable how you are feeling at this time. 

    Grief is very hard to deal with and many different stages come and go has we navigate our way through it. Please click on this link which offers additional support. 

     https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/supporting-someone/coping-with-bereavement/bereavement 

    Losing those we love friends or family does have a massive impact on us and your feelings of loss and disbelief is very understandable. Our helpline is also avaliable to give support and is open to all to call and talk things through. 

    I hope my reply will encourage others to come forward and show their support too. 

    Take care,

    Jamie 

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  • I’m so sorry for the sad loss of your friend. It’s hard. Hugs.