My 32 yr old daughter has been diagnosed with HER2 positive breast cancer . She has just had round 2 of Chemo , makes her very sick and incredibly tired ! As a mother I just want to be there and help but she wants to be left alone when she feels like this . I have to respect her wishes but it’s hard , any advice much appreciated guys
My daughter is 26 and has a rapidly advancing cancer. I recognise your situation. I am trying so hard to make her life just a little bit less shit but I know she needs to feel like a grown up to try and deal with this and I think, as her Mum, I make her feel weaker. I think we have to repect their wishes, let them know we are here when they need us and accept that at the moment we are all in survival mode and every emotion is very raw. It is a heartbreaking situation to be in, it strips you of every resource. I cannot provide any advice as fumbling through this myself. I just wanted you to know that you aren't on your own and really hope that you and your Daughter get to spend some precious time together soon xxx
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