Im new here, ill admit that. But im not new to cancer, i dont have it but my grandmother does. Im worried for her especially when its clear she wants to give up her fight. Im not sure what to do at a time like this, im not sure what to do at all. I barely have people to talk about this and i feel weird for venting to friends. Im young, i have my life ahead of me but so does my grandmother.
How does anyone get through this? Im so used to being a sunshine in a sense to other people but its hard to be the sunshine when youre surrounded by so many dark stormy clouds which are the stuff going on and those around you.
Hey I can relate to your situation and definitely sharing the same feelings as you. Ive been quite shocked at how my friends have responded especially as I’m a shoulder to lean on in my group and honestly don't have them around to lean on but even if i did I wouldn’t really know what to say.
My younger brother was diagnosed with a stage 4 brain tumour and is currently on a clinical trial although he was given a short prognosis. I’m in my 30s and he’s only in his early 20s.
It’s hard having to accept and watch a loved one go through something like this. I’m learning to take one day at a time and though I’m grieving the life that I thought he would have and the life that we’d share. I have to remind myself that he is still here and that I should make the most of it. However, the anger, sadness and other times numbness is still there. The love I have for him and seeing him smile even if it’s once overcomes that for the period I am around him. I can’t recommend anything myself other than that as I’m in the same position as you but just wanted to let you know you’re not alone. I didn’t sleep at all last night so trying to find ways to calm my nervous system and release the anger and sadness. I keep telling myself I can’t be there for him if I’m not there for myself but worrying I’m slipping into a depression.
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