Mum is Terminal and feeling lonely

Hproisin you're not alone!

I'm so sorry for what you're all going through and can completely understand where you're coming from. 

I'm on here for my current journey with leukaemia but I lost my Mum to breast and blood cancer 4 Yrs ago and it was the hardest thing watching her suffer and slowly slip away without being able to do anything. In truth though, and from my experience as someone with cancer, just being there and showing love and support is enough!

My sister in law just lost her Dad to a brain tumor and it totally impaired his ability to interact with those around him.

It's not easy and there's no right way but just be there for your Mum. She might not be able to communicate easily but perhaps you could gather some photos from good times and share your memories? Tell her about the positive things you want to achieve in your life and the happy things that are going on. Take her (and your!) mind off of cancer for a while.

Again so sorry you're having to go through this. Stay positive when you can xxx

Oh love, I feel you. You are not alone and you don't have to do this by yourself. My mum is also Terminal and they have stopped treatment. So I completely understand your current situation. Its horrible and its not something anyone can ever prepare you for. I think you just have to do the things you can do, take her places and spend time with her. It might feel at times a little like forced fun - but the alternative isn't a good idea either. You need to remember to see you mum and not a giant clock. Well thats what I am trying to do. I'm currently planning my wedding in 5 weeks and I have no idea how it will go! I'm terrified. But there are good days and bad days - sounds like today isn't a good one for you. 

Hey,

I lost my mum earlier this year and I know this is such a hard time for you.  Try to grab the quality at every minute you can.  Although my mum was very poorly she still sometimes laughed or smiled with us.  

A friend of mine told me when my parents (both of them) got sick to take one day at a time and to just try to keep your head up and above water I thought that sounded downbeat but in the end it is all you can do.  

Look after yourself, try to keep close friends near you and take help if you need it.  

I'm sure it's of little help, but I'm thinking of you and wishing you strength through this difficult time.