Hi all I’m new to this, mum just been through chemo for breast cancer. This has took a toll on her and she now been in hospital for 3 weeks. I’ve not been able to go see her because she only allowed 2 at a time for visits.
my sisters have been taking all that time up as I can only get after work, which my sisters know. I feel guilty and pushed out by them all and then they make me feel guilty for not being able to get to bust her.
I love my mum as much as they do and being the oldest I’m expected to drop everything. I can’t not work as I’m a single mum and the only breadwinner.
I must point out up to her going In hospital I was there nearly all the time through her chemo being supportive as much as I could.
I FaceTime my mum and speak to her daily by phone but I feel so low.
anyone else been through this any advice would be nice.
thank you
Hello Rosemarie - I have just read your post and am so sorry to see you have not had any response. By me replying it will "bump" your post back up to the top of the forum where I hope it will be noticed by other members of the Community.
On a personal note I think you are doing great. It's not easy being a single parent and you need to work to ensure there is food on the table and the bills are paid. As you say you have been pro-active during your mum's Chemo and you are speaking to mum on Face Time and by telephone. I am sure you mum will understand that you need to look after yourself and her grand child.
Cancer is hard on any family and you have no reason to feel guilty - you have/are doing your best - keep it up - I know you are being appreciated.
If I can do anything for you please let me know.
Best wishes - Brian.
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