Hello Abbie-C-12,

Welcome to Cancer Chat.

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss and how this is affecting your mum, it sounds like you're very close to her. It's natural to feel this way so it's important for you all to be open and honest together, if you haven't had a discussion already. It's such a difficult decision to make, but having those discussions will help everyone understand each other, whatever you decide to do. If your mum ever needs to speak to someone, the Cruse bereavement helpline is available on 0808 808 1677.

All the best to you,

Moderator Anastasia

Hi Abbie

Is your mum on here?  I lost my husband 2 years ago and I have one of my children at university and my other is 18yrs soon she still lives at home but always out or in her bedroom.  I dread when the time comes and she goes too but I think as long as you are happy we as parents are happy too.  That doesnt sound too far away.  I got us a puppy not long after my husband passed away and she is amzing ! she gets me out we go out just the two of us and she makes me happy as has so much love.  I have never had a dog before so all new expereince.  Luckly I only work 3 days a week so I can spend a lot of time with her.  Im happy to chat to your mum on here.  All the best 

Victoria x