Mum dying don't know how to feel

Hello,

I am currently 18 and 3 hours ago me and my dad were told by my mums doctor that she only has weeks to live and I dont know how to digest this. I can remeber being around 9 years old and my mum had her first run in with breast cancer, which she recieved treatment for and seemed to get alot better. Then when I was around 11 - 12 my mum had another run in with cancer and I remember at this age understanding the severity and I understood this was likely going to effect her lifespan and my time with her was likely more limited, then everything got better and there seemed to be no issues until 2018 where they found more issues and through what feels like must of been hundreds of hospital visits it just began to feel like things were going to be alot better but today I've had my heart broken.

I just dont know how to feel,

Im sad and I just cant help belive this is actually happening; even with all my knowledge of the situation it never felt like it would actually come to this.

It doesnt feel right that shes going to be gone and I can no longer talk to her, I just want to be able to see her watching tv with our dog.

It hurts me that she won't see me grow older and get married and have children.

So thats how I feel right now, sorry if its a ramble just want to get it off my chest,

Thank you.

  • Hi, I'm so sorry to hear about your mum passing on Friday. My dad also passed on Friday evening. My sister is a carer, so we managed to keep him at home with me, my sister and mum. He died in his bed with us there (he couldn't have stayed at home without her to care for him so well). 

    Like you, I have had a hard week, dad became unconscious on Wednesday evening and then Friday his breathing changed all together and it there was very long pauses between breaths at the end. Although I'm glad we could keep him at home, as this is what he wanted, it had taken its toll on me seeing him dying and when he had gone. 
     

    I personally believe that a person will let themself go when they feel the time is right. So maybe your mum didn't want to put you and your dad though watching her pass. I was down stairs and when my sister called me up, it was only 5 minutes later he took his last breath. 
     

    Your mum sounded like a true fighter! Just like my dad. I have promised him I wouldn't let the world forget him and will tell everybody I meet all about him. Right now I only see his face when he had gone, but I know my memories will come back and I am cherishing them.  I really do hope you can do the same with your mum. 
     

    You are only young and I'm sure she is so proud of how strong you are being right now. I hope you can keep finding the strength to keep going. But don't forget, it's ok to cry. (My fave crying space in the shower!)

     

    Take care xx