End of life care

I am so sorry Cathy. I have been in your position and can relate exactly to what you are going through. It is dreadful to observe and to feel so helpless.

My husband was just as you describe. With meds his passing in the end was not traumatic and he was not aware of his situation, which was some comfort.

Once the syringe drivers were in place, our experience was that everything was controlled, managed very effectively.

it is the toughest of times. Thinking of you and sending a virtual hug.

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Hi Cathy

I'm so sorry that you have reached this stage in the journey.  

I supported my late husband G throughout his journey and in my experience once the syringe driver is in place, it helps the medical team keep them as pain free as possible and nice and calm.

Please gentle with yourself and know that this community is still here for you. You're not alone. 

sending love and light and hugs

Wee Me xx

We went through this in May. It is so awful. Thinking of you. Make sure you ask for anything you need from palliative care to help you.  

So sorry to hear this Cathy. My husband passed away 3 weeks ago, and he had the driver in place just over a week before he passed. My husband didn't resemble the man I knew either, so friends and family started sharing photos and videos with me which have helped in partly removing the memories of the last 9 months.

I try to think that he didn't know what was happening to him. I'm still at the very raw heartbroken stage, with his funeral tomorrow.  Keep talking to him about memories cos we noticed that my husband would suddenly say something  to make us laugh.

Much love to you at this awful time x

Hi Jacc1966, Steve passed away peacefully with me beside him on Monday morning. It was just as we wanted it and remarkably beautiful. I'm so glad that he didn't have to suffer for too long. He's finally at peace. I know that it's difficult, but try to take peace in knowing that you're husband will walk beside you in spirit until you're reunited xx

Thank you for sharing. Thinking of you and glad it was how you wanted it to be. Take care x

Hi Cathy

Sorry to hear Steve passed away, but so glad it was peaceful for him with you beside him. 

Yes I do imagine Jeff with me, and I talk to him all the time xx

so sorry for your loss. I am relieved to hear that Steve passed peacefully.

Please be gentle with yourself over the coming days/weeks/months and please remember that we are still here for you. You're not alone.

sending love and light and hugs

Wee Me xxx