I am a broken man

I posted yesterday to say my mother, following a CT scan, is showing thickening of the stomach and lesions on the liver consitant with cancer. She has been referred to a Gastroentorologist at the hospital and we are just waiting for a date for an endoscopy/biopsy.

 

I lost my dad to cancer when I was 23 now I am 34 and in my mind on the verge of losing not only another parent, but my best friend, my rock, my absolute reason to function and live. I cannot imagine my life without her. But here I am typing this. I am broken, completely and utterly. 

 

Anyone have any grief coping techniques?

 

Dave

  • Oh, I feel so much for you. I just lost my mom this year after losing my dad the year before.

     

    I am still navigating through my grief....although even that sounds far more in control than I feel. I am hanging from a cliff by my fingernails.

     

    You already know to cherish every moment with your mom and say everything you need/want to & what she needs to hear.

     

    The only technique I can offer for the grief is to take it one day at a time. A cliche, I know....but one for a reason. It can work. One hour at a time, if need be. One minute at a time if necessary.

     

    And be very gentle with yourself.