Life and death...

Hi all,

Im not one for posting on forums but I feel like I have been slowly creeping into a massive black hole that I cannot get out of. I need to find someone that understands or at least a little bit of help. I have tried councilors, doctors, over the phone help and everything bottled up inside of me from my mother's passing just causes me to break down and cut everyone off. 

 

I am 1 of 3 siblings that my mother had (I'm the oldest and supposed to be the strongest, yet over time I have became the weakest). We all have traveled a long long road. I have Asperger's syndrome (autism) although I am not seen as a visible disability my syndrome is hidden but certain aspects to life I just cannot cope with. This being the top of the list. 

My mother, Nichola, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer of the utirus (may have spelt that wrong). Her GP told her for months it was only woman's problems, a very heavy period, until we paid privately to have her seen to and the outcome was not expected. That was in 2013 she was diagnosed. Given 6 months to live. Lived for another 2 years. My sister's only small at the time didn't know fully what was happening. I seen the best parts in mum for years. I seen the worst parts. From her happy smiling face and loving heart, to rapid weight loss, blood pouring from her, hair loss etc. It was, and still is, too much to cope with. How the no.1 person of my life, my rock, was just decaying Infront of me, and nothing anyone could do to stop it. It is not fair. I would happily have ended my life on so many occasions just to see her again. 

My mother died of a horrible battle with cancer at the young age of 45 on the 27th February 2015 and I still have not been able to move on from it. Still fresh in my mind. She took her final breath with me. I remember the tightness of her grip of my hand, to a second later becoming loose and then dropping. 

 

Every mother's Day is difficult, I don't have my rock anymore. Valentine's Day - she's not here. Christmas - can't spend time with her. My birthday - she's not beside me. 

 

My life at the moment is good. I have a dog with my fiancé. Our wedding is in a few years time. I run my own business. And yet at the same time I feel like I am loosing my mind by thinking of mum constantly. I can't get over it. I won't get over it. Feel just banging my head against a wall trying to move forward but I can't. 

  • Hi,

    I do understand what you are going through. I lost my mum two years ago on April 7th 2019 to Metastatic Breast Cancer. She was 69 years old.

    I can tell you that my Mum went through Chemotherapy which caused my mum to lose her hair and a lot of weight.

    My mum got hospitalised about a week before my birthday. I remember that during that time she was in a lot of pain and quite delirious. She had round the clock palliative care to make her comfortable as possible. It was quite hard to watch Mum being connected to so many tubes.

    I do remember holding her hand and she squeezed my hand back so she knew I was there. She eventually passed away, four days after my birthday.

    I'm actually the eldest, having a younger brother who is two years younger than me. Also, I have CKD, Mild Learning Difficulties and some of the traits of Asperger Syndrome.

    I know that Mother's Day, Valentines Day and even Christmas without Mum can be difficult. Even though, Mum is no longer with us, she is always in our thoughts and in our hearts. Also, I know that she is out of pain and is no longer suffering.

    By the way, I do find it useful to talk to other family members or even friends. Also, I take the time to remember my Mum on Mother's Day and her Birthday by turning on some LED candles which I have placed next to her picture at home.

    I know that it takes time but eventually you will move forward. I am sure that you Mum wants you to live your life to the fullest as much as possible.

    Anyway, take care and stay strong always.