Distraught

How do I get through this. I lay next to my 15 year old daughter as she gasped her last breaths and died. 9 months treatment for a cardiac sarcoma. Open heart surgery, gruelling chemo and then during her 6 weeks proton beam therapy she developed 3 aggressive brain tumours and died 3 weeks later. We had her home for 3 weeks palliative care after she developed left side paralysis as the tumour was so big. I can't get to sleep tonight as rel-living  the sound of her gasping to breath as she lost the ability to swallow. There doesn't seem to be anyone who understands the loss of a teenager full of life and dreams. How do I get through? How does my family function without her?

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  • Hi Mummypig1,

    Firstly, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and I can only imagine how incredibly difficult this must be.

    It looks like you've already received quite a few supportive messages across your two posts, including the link to the TCF organisation from Violetgirl.

    Another one to look at is Child Bereavement UK - they offer support for grieving adults and they have a helpline as well as various other resources on their website.

    Hopefully one or both of these groups can provide an outlet for you.

    We are also always here for support on the forum whenever you need it. If you simply want to write things down, or to reach out to others, we're always here.

    Take things slowly, one day at a time; keep speaking to others and reaching out for support.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Mummypig1,

    Firstly, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and I can only imagine how incredibly difficult this must be.

    It looks like you've already received quite a few supportive messages across your two posts, including the link to the TCF organisation from Violetgirl.

    Another one to look at is Child Bereavement UK - they offer support for grieving adults and they have a helpline as well as various other resources on their website.

    Hopefully one or both of these groups can provide an outlet for you.

    We are also always here for support on the forum whenever you need it. If you simply want to write things down, or to reach out to others, we're always here.

    Take things slowly, one day at a time; keep speaking to others and reaching out for support.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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