worried about our future

Hi my name is Dawn and I'm new to the forum so firstly I would like to say hello to everyone. 

I am posting as my partners cancer has progressed and he is now terminally I'll, nurses seem to think he only has a month...if not  less as he has not eaten in 5weeks but is still drinking.

Anyway I'm sooo concerned about what's going to happen once he is gone as I live with him and his family we all rent a house together. And I know when it happens we are all looking to move on separately but I have major concerns as I have debt and since my partner has been I'll over the last year I've had to consolidate them, which will make it hard to rent through a letting agents... 

I also am in the process of changing jobs and not sure if my new job will be as accommodating to the fact I have a child. (Ie:- set shifts) 

I'm concerned I'm not going to afford to live as I will be a single mum and I have no savings..! 

Sorry if I am blabbing on..

Is this just my anxiety or has anyone else been through a similar situation who can reassure me a bit and what happened with them. 

Many thanks 

  • Hello Dawn34,

                            l am very sorry to read of your troubles,lifes really tough for you at the moment.It is easy to think the person with the cancer is the one with the problems, but more often it is those around them that suffer the greater stress and anxiety, and are left with a shattered life to cope with whilst having to continue on their own. Its never easy and the stress can grind you down

                                      l would certainly urge you to get in contact with local cancer support groups,our local one fundraises and provides help,support,assistance and a hardship payment  to those in need ,to both sufferers and survivors.They have contacts and can help in directing you to other agencies than can help with your varied needs. Our local group members come from a wide range of skills and occupations and encompass a broad range of local contacts,and understand only too well the problems you will face. 

                                                   l realise this can vary in different areas but places like citizens advice are nationwide and may be able to help on housing opportunities in your area and on debt management. What l am trying to say is do not try to do it all on your own,there are places out there that can help, all you have to do is find them.

                                                     l send my very best hopes that you find all the help and support you need through what will be difficult times and hope you can pull through with a smile on your face and peace in your mind,

                      David

                                              

     

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    Hi David

    Thank you for your reply I have been thinking about talking to Citizens advice to see what they can advise on so I will definitely go down that route.

    Things are quite tough atm and I have a lot of uncertainty in my life. however I am lucky I have our little boy to get me through each day as I have to be strong for him as he needs me.

    Many thanks for you kind words 

    Dawn x