Hi
Today I've been on the phone on and off all day trying to find out how my dad is doing and why he is being discharged from hospital. I visited hospital every day recently so I was confused he was going home today when he had not improved. I've now found out that his disease has progressed. He's not end stage yet but is heading in that direction, we don't know how long he has. I was supposed to be working today (working from home), but hardly managed to be productive today, going out of my mind with worry trying to find out why dad is being sent home, and then finding out about the progression and general prognosis. How do I carry on working tomorrow in the office? I'll probably be crying on and off. How can I account for today's non work?
I'm really sorry to hear this, it's so hard for you when you need answers desperately!! Surely he must be under the care of someone that HAS to speak to you, they can't leave you like this. As for work, I completely understand. I've only gone back to work this week (otherwise I don't get paid) after eight weeks from finding out my brother has less than a year to live. I'm absolutely distraught and don't want to be around anyone. Can't his own Doctor give you answers? You feel so alone don't you?!
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