Mom's been given weeks.. how to cope?

FormerMember
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My mom has been battling pancreatic cancer for about a year and a half now. This week we found out the cancer has spread too far to continue with chemotherapy, and that she doesn't have any other options. It could be a few months, or a few weeks.

I'm 24 with two older brothers, but I feel like we've all reverted into being children again. We are scared and feeling lost. There's so much I want my mom to be here for and now I know she won't be. Non of us are settled or with children / stable partners, I feel like as soon as my mom is gone I'm going to be alone and spiral into a dark place, despite being surrounded by supportive family and friends. Some days I am competely fine and then others I walk around in a complete daze.

I've searched for local support groups but many of them are for only for cancer patients / not running because of COVID / directed at older people. I'd love a way to connect with people of a similar age who understand my situation. Please reach out if this is you. 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi I'm 30 so only a little older than you , I am also losing my mum so understand how your feeling I'm 30 but feel like i have achieved nothing for her to be proud of no wedding no university nothing! If you would like to chat feel free to message.