Lost my 18 year old son to cancer 6 months ago

Hello, I lost my 18 year old son 6 months ago after a very difficult year long battle against Sarcoma in the spine. He had four spinal surgeries in 7 months, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. He fought such a brave battle. I'm finding the loss so hard to deal with. He passed away in a hospice and although there is alot of support there, I haven't met any other parents who have lost a child so young. I grieve the loss of a life not lived and what could have been. He was such an amazing boy who had so much to live for. I am a single parent to two other teenagers. I think it might be helpful to hear from any other parents who have suffered a similar loss. 

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  • Hi , I know it's been some years since you lost your boy . I'm sorry to hear this but I found your post and wanted to introduce my self . I'm a mum of 2 children one 11 and my boy 18 . He was diagnosed in March this year to sarcoma of the bladder which under treatment went to his lungs . He's got days to live and I'm finding it very difficult. He's not wanting us to hug him or show him any love . He's shut himself off from the family but seems quite comfortable in his room surrounded by his things . I want to know how parents get over this tragic time and if I ever will . I'm lost even with him here in our home . How does life continue. X

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  • Hi , I know it's been some years since you lost your boy . I'm sorry to hear this but I found your post and wanted to introduce my self . I'm a mum of 2 children one 11 and my boy 18 . He was diagnosed in March this year to sarcoma of the bladder which under treatment went to his lungs . He's got days to live and I'm finding it very difficult. He's not wanting us to hug him or show him any love . He's shut himself off from the family but seems quite comfortable in his room surrounded by his things . I want to know how parents get over this tragic time and if I ever will . I'm lost even with him here in our home . How does life continue. X

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