Lost mum

I lost my mum 5 months ago to cancer and finding it very difficult to cope, I don't no what type to honest that t took her at 1st it was in the womb an went through a major operation to have everything removed then radiotherapy therapy that damaged her bladder so ended up with a bag she then went through another operation so it could be fitted better after that she ended up with it in her stomach chemotherapy damaged the bowel so another bag was fitted my mum was wasting away eventually with not been able to eat much could not get out of bed she eventually went into hospital where I was told that was it she only had weeks left so was put home a hospital bed was all set up for her Marie Curie nurses where in everyday & near the end where there through the night she eventually died in her sleep, not  once did she complain after  everything she went through it doesn't feel right still grieving as she went through so much but the grieving seems to be getting worse which doesn't fee right after all the pain & suffering my mum went through i don't no what to do. 

  • I know exactly how you are feeling. There is no right or wrong answer on how to feel. All I can say is it's good to grieve and let all your emotions out. Have you maybe thought about counselling? I lost my Mum in January to stage 4 lung cancer and I didn't know what to do, but I have found counselling has helped me a lot. Sometimes it helps to speak to someone who doesn't know you, you can let it all out. Anytime you want a chat please message me. I'll help anyway I can x

  • Hello Pidgeonl,

    First of all, I just wanted to say how sorry we are to hear you have lost your mum. Our sincere condolences from all of us at Cancer Chat.

    I have come across this link from our website about the grieving process which I hope will be useful to you.

    Talking to others here who are also grieving may also be helpful to you rather than bottling things up. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone else like rachyelizabeth  who is in exactly the same situation as you.

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator