My dad has prostate cancer which has spread aggressively. He’s in a hospice and has now stopped eating or drinking the substitute for food. I feel the end is very close. I’m struggling eying to be there for my mum when im on my own with my two small children and working part time too. I’m harbouring bitter feelings towards my two siblings who live 3hrs and 6hrs away. I feel I can’t do this on my own. I’m going through a divorce also which has been awful. I get no help from the children’s dad either.
Hi , so sorry to read about your father, it does sound like things might be coming to a conclusion but I can hear your sense of being torn between your father, your children and your job and the added stress of the divorce, it sounds like enough to break anyone and yet you are still going.
I know from somewhere we all find the strength and thank that we have the opportunity to help share the burden on the forum, the helpline and where ever we can get some support we need.
<<hugs>>
Steve
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