Hey all. Am a mum whose then 18yr old daughter was diagnosed with CML in July. She turned 19 in August and has just started uni and is dealing with this like a boss. I on the other hand am really struggling. How do you process that your child has cancer. I think it's also because she's living in Gloucester and I'm in Surrey. It kinda feels like it's not happening cos I'm not with her and living it with her every day. But on the same hand I'm really struggling with it, accepting it and believing it.
I'm not trying to make it all about me althought that's how it feels sometimes. I just don't know how to process. Friends have said the usual, if you need to talk I'm here. If you need anything just shout. But I don't know what I need. I've tried reaching out but I don't want to burden them. It's a heavy conversation to have.
I know a lot of you on here are processing your own journeys but I really don't know where to turn and where to go for help and advice.
Good luck to everyone on here. Am routing for each and everyone of you xx
Hi
With all sorts of cancers we often hear that the person with cancer is coping really well but I am breaking up. If we look at Your feelings when someone has cancer it is easy to see how normal we are - and that is outside of it being your daughter, she is off to university and any feelings around that.
On here you might like to look at our Family and friends - Discussion Forum or even Carers Only - Discussion Forum where you are welcome to share and when we really need to let of steam we have The Room
If you need you can also post in Ask a Nurse and are always welcome to call the helpline too.
<<hugs>>
Steve
