I am feeling guilty that I can't do more to help my mum. I have been to visit for a couple of weeks and now feel guilty about going home. I have to go back to my job and my daughters schooling but I feel torn/ guilty about coming home. I was only supposed to stay for 4 days but extended it. It's been a really lovely trip and has been lovely to see her. It's just that voice in the back of my head is making me feel guilty about leaving.
Hi
When a member of your family has cancer it's perfectly normal to have all sorts of feelings including feeling guilty. You may like to have a look through this information from Macmillan called 'your feelings when someone has cancer' as it gives, amongst other things, tips on how to cope.
I'm sure your mum understands that you have to go back to your job and children just as I'm sure you'll find time to go and see her again. In between can you keep in touch via Skype, Facetime, etc. I know that's not the same as being physically there but it does mean that you can see each other when you're chatting.
x
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