Hi all very new to this group. I lost my dad 10 years ago suddenly to lung cancer. My mum has been hiding her illness for approx 2 years (not sure on exactly how long could be more or less) i live with her and feel so bad she didn't get help in the early stages ( maybe i wouldn't be here writing this). I know i cant change things but i feel guilty in not trying to persuade her more to get help when i first started seeing her unwell. She has terminal breast cancer that has spread to her bones. She has deteriorated so quickly over the last 3 weeks. I know she must have been scared when she found a lump but she is even more scared of passing away. The doctors have been trying to make her comfy as there is nothing else they can do. It feels so hard to grieve for someone who is still here. I dont know the point of this post, rant maybe or to see if anyone can relate, as the world at this moment in time feels so lonely and numb.
I'm so sorry for what you're going through. We're not far off losing our Dad so I can relate.I think being in this position feels very lonely and scary ( which is why I've joined). Even more so when you've been through it before with another parent, we lost our mum 8 years ago. Grieving for a parent that's still here feels torturous and we can only do our best to navigate it. What I'm going to try and concentrate on is making sure his pain is managed etc. I'm also trying to talk through my emotions so I can try to change my mindset to cope through all of this.... easier said than done though. Sending you big hugs at this difficult time xx
So sorry to read this. Going through similar with my mum, who’s lung cancer has spread to lining of lungs, and there’s nothing that can be done. It’s like grieving whilst they are still alive. So hard. Trying to stay strong for her, and just feeling out of control land panicky. She is getting chest drains which she finds painful, and all I can do is try and get her medication to prevent the pain. Not really sure what lies ahead, but you are not alone and sending you love and my best wishes,
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