A very warm welcome to the forum Tinytears although I'm so sorry to read your post. 

Please don't feel bad for getting irritable, tearful or depressed. Being a carer is so challenging and given how much you're having to do, it's completely understandable, and natural, that this will get to you at times and leave you feeling sad, overwhelmed and drained.

Many of our members know how tough being a carer can be so you are not alone on this journey and hopefully some of our members who have experienced similar difficulties and challenges will be along soon to share their experiences and offer their support and advice. I'm not sure if you are aware of Carers UK, but if not, it may be worth getting in touch with them as they may be able to offer you more information, support and advice. 

I know you mentioned that you feel this is having an impact on your grand-daughter. I hope these resources we have on supporting children when someone is dying will help but it may be worth letting her school know what is going on (if you haven't had the chance to do so already) as they may be able to offer her additional support. You may also want to get in touch with Hope Support Services as they help young people between 5 - 25 who have a loved one with a serious illness.

I know it will be tough Tinytears, but if you are able to get any help from any family or friends, do be sure to utilise this so you can take some time for yourself. I hope this guidance we have will help you with this.

Our community are here for you Tinytears and will do all they can to help you at this very difficult time. 

Sending all our strength and a very big, virtual hug your way.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

A very warm welcome to the forum Tinytears although I'm so sorry to read your post. 

Please don't feel bad for getting irritable, tearful or depressed. Being a carer is so challenging and given how much you're having to do, it's completely understandable, and natural, that this will get to you at times and leave you feeling sad, overwhelmed and drained.

Many of our members know how tough being a carer can be so you are not alone on this journey and hopefully some of our members who have experienced similar difficulties and challenges will be along soon to share their experiences and offer their support and advice. I'm not sure if you are aware of Carers UK, but if not, it may be worth getting in touch with them as they may be able to offer you more information, support and advice. 

I know you mentioned that you feel this is having an impact on your grand-daughter. I hope these resources we have on supporting children when someone is dying will help but it may be worth letting her school know what is going on (if you haven't had the chance to do so already) as they may be able to offer her additional support. You may also want to get in touch with Hope Support Services as they help young people between 5 - 25 who have a loved one with a serious illness.

I know it will be tough Tinytears, but if you are able to get any help from any family or friends, do be sure to utilise this so you can take some time for yourself. I hope this guidance we have will help you with this.

Our community are here for you Tinytears and will do all they can to help you at this very difficult time. 

Sending all our strength and a very big, virtual hug your way.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator