Hi all
I am new to the group. My Mum was diagnosed with breast cancer 7 Months ago after several hold ups to treatment for one reason or another she had a mastectomy in December we were initially told that would be the end but she now needs chemo and radiotherapy as the cancer was much larger then first thought.
I am really struggling with coping with the diagnosis for her, I suffer with my mental health and I just feel like I have no one to talk too. My partner is not very supportive and I don’t want to burden my family with my problems and make it all about me. I haven’t spoken to anyone about this as like I said I don’t want to make it about me but I am really struggling. I have a young family with 2 children ages 6 and 3 and work I just feel overwhelmed with life at the minute. I am so sorry if this post sounds negative like I am just moaning that’s not my intention I just needed to get it off my chest I guess and see if anyone else has felt this way and has felt terribly guilty for feeling this way xx
Hi Izzy1980 and welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your mum’s diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis like this in the family can be such a challenging and stressful time but I do hope you will find the Community a safe place to get support and to ask your questions.
The Community is divided into support groups (discussion rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in our supportive Breast cancer support group. This is a safe place to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis and treatment experience, to ask questions and get support from family members who are navigating the same journey.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the (Bold) Group link I have created above. Once the group page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using) and you are ready to go. You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post
When it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting family you may also benefit from joining our general Family and friends support groups where you will connect with others navigating the same support and personal mental challenges.
The Macmillan Support Line is open from 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 where you can talk with someone about specific cancer and practical information, get emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just connect with a listening ear.
We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and aim to give support to all the family.
Please do get back to me if you need further help.
