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child or adult what is the difference?? the hurt and grief?

alishawith4
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My 17 year old son is terminal according to oncologist.  He is dying from recurring medulloblastoma.  I want to know how any mother can recover, live, after this hell, injustice!!!!!!  If my beautiful saintly child was an adult it would not differ.  How does it with you ?  

 

  • Hello Alisha
    I am so very sorry to hear about your son's recent diagnosis. I can imagine that it has been devastating news for the whole family and I know that there is nothing I can say to ease your pain. 

    Sadly I know that there will be other Mothers and families who are in your situation and you may be able to connect with those via The Brain Tumour Charity. They have a specific parents support group. 

    You're very welcome to post here any time if it helps and if you want to speak to our team of nurses at any point then please do give them a call. They're available Monday to friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Sending you my best wishes, 
    Jenn
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    I don't know how they recover. I just know that parents somehow carry on. Some even find a certain serenity after many years. Others don't. The loss of a child is just so awful.

    I wish you and your dear son all the very best. xx Harry 

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    Hi

    I am finding it so difficult at the moment I think it is because it will be July soon and that is when my beautiful daughter died and it will be two years since she went.  Sometimes I think it is easier and other times not. I always wonder what she would be doing and how much she is missing.... and I miss her so so much. I try to keep busy but she is in my thoughts always, but you just cope somehow.

    Life is very unfair.

     

     

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