I m lost. His kids don’t get how sick he is I’ve told them and they don’t beleave me there still waiting hand outs at age 40. I have had take off work to care for him. We are about to loose everything,, I don’t no what todo
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about your husbands diagnosis and the stuff going on at home.
A cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of stress, confusion and questions but talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot.
First - you need to sit the kids!!!!!!!! down....... not kids, but adults. You need to tell them as from today the bank of mum and dad is officially closed. They need to get a grip of the situation- this is all about life or death and you will need every penny to get through this cancer journey in the hope that life is available at the end of this dark tunnel. They are now expected to step up to the mark and be asking “what can we do to help?”
Second - you need to use our various Macmillan Support Line Services to be helpful - call them on 0808 808 00 00This free service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but check the link.
Third - talking to people face to face can help a lot so check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area or a Maggie’s Centre as these folks are amazing.
Fourth - join our very supportive Lung Cancer group as this will open up your concerns to a wider audience who know exactly what you are going through at the moment.
Just follow the link above, hitting ‘Join the Group’ tab just under the main group name, then go to the 'Start a Discussion' tab and set up your own Discussion and introduce yourself to the group - you could just copy an paste what you have in this first post.
And finally - join our Carers Only and Friends and Family groups as you can talk to people who u set stand.
Always around to help ((hugs))
