My son has terminal cancer

what is happening to you and your family is momentous and horrendous and completely world altering 

i wish i knew where this idea came from. that we should somehow 'be positive' and 'make the most' and 'just enjoy your time left'

its such an absolute nonsense

the plain truth is, there is no better way to be or deal with this

i know its feels like there must be, surely there must be

but there isnt

if it means anything to you at all, i can only offer you the comfort of strangers who travel this path alongside you, you are not alone

Hi I am so sorry to read about your son's diagnosis. Please do call the helpline if you'd like to chat. They're on 0808 808 0000  and the line is manned by experts, 7 days a week, 8am-8pm. It is a terrible shock to hear those words but, as you say, you heard the news only 2 weeks ago and it's very early days into such a massive life changer. Emotions do settle in various ways, but it hits us all in different ways and I well remember going into meltdown when I heard my husband's incurable diagnosis. I really do understand your fear (my mother had had cancer when I was very young) and I would urge you to take that second step (you've made the first in telling us) and call the helpline for advice on how to cope. There's also a page of links with help for emotions .

Love and hugs,