Hi Denise, I apologise to hear such sad news about your mother and I wish you and all your family the best in the near future. I'm only 16 years old but unfortunately I'm now supporting my mum through her treatment for the second time in my life. I find that staying chatty and positive is always important. It's so much easier to go through things when you've got a smile on your face! Do anything! Even if it may seem strange starting something new together, meeting eevery Tuesday for a coffee or anything! Just being together is important, facing this alone is far too hard. As for coping, I've found distracting myself extremely successful. The first time my mum was diagnosed I ran a fundraising event to help raise money for cancer research. I found this really useful as it turned all my negative energy into something I could put my work into and help make a difference for those so close to me! Keep talking to people and never bottle things up :) I wish you all strength in this tough time and I hope my comment help, even if it's just comforting to know you're not alone in this sadness. Jacob