My Mum Passed Away 2 Days Ago

We found out 6 weeks ago my mum had cancer. 2 weeks later, on her 82nd birthday we were told it was stage 4 nsclc palliative care only. It had spread to her liver and spine. From the day we were told she just went down hill and was in pain and suffering. We’ve had no time to process she had cancer let alone that she has now died from it. My dad looked after her at home and I visited often and took her to all her appointments and moved in the last week. When things got really bad we couldn’t manage her pain and she was transferred to a hospice and there we were told she only had hours left. I didn’t leave her side. She died 16 hours later I slept with her all night and held her hand and was there for her last breath. At the moment all I feel is relief that she is not suffering. I cried every day she suffered. I cried all the time at the hospice and now I don’t know what’s happening to me I feel in shock and like I haven’t processed it. I’m exhausted so is my dad. My sister died 2 years ago of a brain haemorrhage it was very sudden and I cried constantly but this is different 

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat KitKat75 although I'm so sorry to hear about your mum. You have my heartfelt condolences for your loss.

    Having gone through so much pain and heartbreak over these last 6 weeks it's completely understandable to be feeling worn out so do be kind to yourselves as you slowly start to process everything that has happened. 

    I also want to reassure you that how you are feeling is completely normal. There is no set way to act or behave when losing a loved one so please don't feel guilty for not reacting the same way you did when your sister sadly passed away 2 years ago.

    Coping with grief is extremely difficult but I hope you can take some strength, and comfort, from knowing that you are not going through this alone and hopefully some of our members will stop by soon to offer their support and advice. 

    Keep posting if you find it helps KitKat75, and remember that we'll always be here for you when you need us.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator