My dad has been diagnosed with stage 3 kidney failure and the possibility of palliative chemo now no longer possible.
my dad has fought cancer for almost 40 years now 81, my mum has been the rock, carer and abused by dad for his own anger and fear.
I love my dad to bits and will support both as best as I can, but while my dad has nurses and a medical team to take care of him, my mum goes home to an empty house to rest before going back to support him.
she knows I'm there in a heartbeat, but what can I really do/help her with?
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