I was diagnosed stage 4 colon cancer spread to liver, peritoneal cavity, lymph nodes and mesenteric cavity.
given “a few months to at best 2 years “ with chemotherapy
since diagnosis my 15year old daughter has been a nightmare. She acts like she hates me and refuses to spend time with me showing anything like bucket list activities. She accidentally hurt me the other day which caused me so much pain I sobbed like a baby. She said nothing and just left the house.
I think she’s in denial and I have no idea how to help her. I’ve actually started just feeling annoyed with her and sometimes I switch between I want to die faster or I want her to leave the house.
Hi StrugglingMum and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but so sorry to hear about your diagnosis and the challenges you are having with your 15 year old daughter.
Although I have been on my cancer journey coming up to 26 years with two very rare, hard to treat types of Non Hodgkin’s Lymphomas (one incurable)….. we thankfully had no issues with our 2 daughters…… 14 and 18 when I was first diagnosed.
Navigating this journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but talking with and getting support from people who are walking the ‘exact same' journey can help a lot.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend that you look to join and put up your own post in our dedicated……..
Living with incurable cancer - incurable patients only
…….. support group. This group is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect in with the group please click on the link above……. then once the group page opens you will see a [Black - Click to Join - Banner] at the bottom of the page, click in this box and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
You can then introduce yourself to the group by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post] or [+] in the top right of the group page.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
The Macmillan Support Line is open between 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00…… this service provides practical information, emotional support, benefits and financial guidance or just a listening ear.
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 can help all the family regardless their age.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community ((hugs))
