Hi Owen, 

On behalf of everyone here at Cancer Chat I want to offer you our sincerst and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mum.

I know you must be going through a lot right now but our community are here for you and I'm sure some of them will be along soon to offer you some comforting words and advice.

We're thinking of you Owen and sending all our strength and support your way at this very difficult time.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Heartfelt condolences... It does sound very much as if your mother wanted to spare you and your brother and is now at peace from the pain of this awful disease, having been surrounded with love all the way through from diagnosis just six gut-wrenching weeks ago. It will likely take you a while to process everything fully so expect a rollercoaster of emotions to come. My thoughts are very much with you. You've been very strong throughout and your mum clearly loved you dearly. It's natural it all feels surreal. That's how it felt with my nan who passed just two weeks after diagnosis. I was numb for several months afterwards, then some really raw grief came tumbling out, floods and floods. There's no saying how it will affect you, but feeling numb or not quite able to believe it, that surreal feeling, is very normal right now. Take care owen.

Thankyou so much for your heartfelt reply, it's very touching and sums up exactly how I feel 

HI Owen,

I have just come across your post and want to express my sincere sympathy on the loss of your mum. You have been there for her when she needed you most and it does sound as if she found her own time to slip away. This happened with my family too. We had been with mum all day and when my brother arrived, I had informed him that I was spending the night in the hospice, as I didn't feel that she would see the next morning. My brother didn't believe that her death was that imminent, so we went outside to discuss this. By the time we had walked around to her window, she had passed.

Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Owen, 

I'm sorry to hear that your mum has passed away. 
I know we've commented to each other a few times and I feel like we've experienced this awful journey together, even though we haven't, if that makes sense.

Just know you aren't alone and I'm only a message away if you want to vent or have a chat.

I have no words for cancer, it's the devils work and really does rip the best people away from us.

Try and enjoy your holiday and take care.

Thanks you for your words , yes it's a terrible disease, I hope all is well with you and your family , at least she's free from the pain and won't suffer anymore x