I need support. I'm not OK.
My mum is dying of lung cancer and I feel.like I have been hit by a bus ...
It was found after an accident at work she had to wait for chemo and then radio therapy..finished that month or more ago .. I live in Derby she is in newark ... well I had mostly daily talks ..her health dropped ...I took her shopping on 26th Oct..she was so ill then after 2 weeks my brother called me she has been in lying in own poo and so sick .. I demanded call doc etc ..next call call only 6 weeks to live .
It's not about me or anyone else..it is my mum ...I'm trying to take her worries away ..she has no property nothing..but I'm trying to sort her bank etc..her wishes . They have blocked her from her account..barclays. what do I do ...I have to pay her rent ...etc look after her amenities.. until time ..I have arranged her funeral...her wishes .. help as I feel lost. And not much time left .
Hi and welcome to the Online Community but I am so sorry to hear about your mum abd the challenges you are facing.
When it comes to the practical challenges of supporting someone during these difficult times you may benefit from joining our supportive Carers only and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups where you will connect with others supporting family and friends
If you'd like to connect into this groups, you need to join the groups. First click on the Green links I have created above. Then 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 (Computers) or + (Mobile Devices). You will then see a dropdown menu so why not hit ‘Start a Discussion in New here, say hello’
You could copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also search through existing ‘Discussions’ and click [reply] if you want to put up a comment.
It’s always good to talk so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service provides lots of cancer information, emotional support, benefit and financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.
All the very best ((hugs))
