surrounded by death, trying to remain positive

Apologies for random title but that's how I feel at the moment. I lost my darling mum to cancer in January after a 5 year battle alongside leaarning my brother has leukemia. I meet up with a friend as I haven't been very social this past year and learn her brother recently died as did the daughter of another schoolfriend sadly through suicide. An old friend reconnects with me on facebook and then discover her mum just died. And then today a policeman knocks on my door to ask about a neighbour's cats up the road, before telling me that she died a few days ago too. Death is a part of life, I get it. But jeez louise, just as I'm reeling from what's going on within my immediate family and just as I think I'm having a day on an even keel, another curve ball happens.

I've even started thinking about my own death, which I hope is someway off, but has made me put together a F***it list as opposed to a bucket list as life is really too short. So,at 53 I'm dyeing my hair purple [about to do a colour run for charity], get a Dove tattoo [in memory of my mum] and if anyone has any bright ideas for me to add to my list, please feel free to share them. Hugs to you all xx

  • It really sounds like you have had a tough time lately Jessica and I can understand why you may be struggling to stay positive but I think your list of things to do is a great idea.

    Many members here have discovered what a life changing experience having cancer or supporting a loved one with the disease can be and I'm sure some of them will be along soon to offer their suggestions and ideas for your list.

    I hope the colour run and getting your tattoo goes well Jessica. Do come back and let us know how you get on, we'll be rooting for you :)

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi Jessica,

    I hope you don't mind me chipping in; I just spotted your post and love this idea! 

    I've got a Pinterest board of things I'd like to do, including going up the Eiffel Tower, watching the Gloucester cheese roll, and meeting a Lemur! I'll be taking part in Race for Life this year, too.

    Are there any places you'd like to see, or go to? 

    Helen 

    Cancer Chat Moderator :grin:

  • Bless you for responding. Lots of places to go to, just not the funds sadly! But trying to say 'yes' to things more often socially as was quite restricted when caring for mum so gently re-engaging. x