My mum has secondary breast cancer in the bone

I always thought there was more good than bad in the world. I always tried to have hope and try and feel lucky for everything I had. Obviously I had my days and moments but on the whole I have always been excited for the future. Every since my mums diagnosis I’m scared and feel like it’s just a darkness ahead. I feel like the bad is overwhelming and I’m struggling to see hope and positivity. I’m trying hard to not be so gloomy and even ungrateful but I’m so sad. And In those moments that I let the sadness creep in, it takes over and I see no light, no happy ending. This wasn’t suppose to be the way my life went. My families lives. I’m so full of anger and I can’t comprehend how this is happening. The worries I have now, never even entered my mind before. I don’t understand how everyone else’s life is still 'normal' and mine has been flipped upside down. How has this happened? Why? It’s so frustrating because they’re no answers and I need answers more than ever right now. I am so lucky, I know that but the pain is so strong. I just want our lives back, I want us to not be in fear. I want my mum to grow old and watch me and my sister grow into the women she has raised us to be. Watch us have families of our own and be the best nan because that is what she was born to do. I’m scared she won’t be here and I’ll have a question that only she can answer. I can’t think straight! I want it to go away. 
 

I am having a bad day today. Just keep reminding myself Not all days are this bad. Sending love and hope to everyone.

  • Hi Emily,

    im so so sorry. It's the worst thing in the world. My Mum passed on her birthday so we are going to have that as her day. Mother's Day will truly be your mums day. 

    you never think it'll be the last time you see them, even knowing it's coming you're never prepared! It's 8 months today, still can't believe it. 

    hows your sister doing? How you feeling? (Stupid question)

    My daughter is really good thank you!!

    lots of love Jodie xoxo

  • Hi Jose,

    This is my first post on the forum. I typed in ''my sister has secondary breast cancer in the bone" as I've been feeling very low and scared since I've found out this week that it's spreading further in the bones. I lost my brother last year to Covid and my sister is my only sibling I have left. I lost my eldest brother when I was a few months old. I'm obviously thinking of my sister and her husband in all this but also my poor mum as well. 
     

    How is your mum and how are you?

  • Hi, 

    im so sorry and heart broken for you that you are grieving your brother and now you are facing losing your sister. It's unbelievably unfair and I don't understand how it happens all at once. I hope she agrees with treatment and can live for years to come!!

    How old is your sister? If she is under 50 she should look into "secondary sisters" they offer support and plan events etc. She could also join fb group secondary breast cancer, the women share their stories and experiences. Both groups might help you as well! 
     

    Unfortunately I lost my Mum 10 months ago. Still feels like yesterday. Miss her every minute! 

    here if you need a chat. Xx