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My mum is dying and I don't know what to do.

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I have never posted on a forum board before but I do not know where else to go. 

My mum has recently been diagnosed with spinal cancer and health has quickly deteriorated in the past 2 months. She has lost all mobility and has been given a couple of months to live. I am 21 and my sister is 12. I don't know what is going to happen if my mum passes. I'm trying to be strong for my mum, dad and sister but I feel as if my whole world is crashing down. I can't eat or sleep and all I seem to do is cry. My mum is so young and I'm heartbroken I won't get to spend my life with her. Every time I go out I am jealous of people that are out with their mums or people smiling because I'm not happy.

I really don't know what to do. I was hoping to hear from anyone that has been in a similar position and any advice any one could give me. 

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    Hi, I am really sorry to hear of your mum and this is going to be very difficult for you and the family especially with you being so young. I lost my wonderful dad when I was 18 suddenly from a heart attack, he was my best friend too. I'm 27 now and you never get over it but it does get easier. The thing that bothered me the most was because it was so sudden I he no time to prepare and there are things I wish I had said before he passed. Now is your time to make precious memories with your mum and enjoy what time you have left. Nobody knows how long they have on this earth and you need to make the most of the time you have left. This is going to be one of the hardest things you will go through but you will get through it. If you want to chat please send me and email. Best wishes

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    Hi, I am really sorry to hear of your mum and this is going to be very difficult for you and the family especially with you being so young. I lost my wonderful dad when I was 18 suddenly from a heart attack, he was my best friend too. I'm 27 now and you never get over it but it does get easier. The thing that bothered me the most was because it was so sudden I he no time to prepare and there are things I wish I had said before he passed. Now is your time to make precious memories with your mum and enjoy what time you have left. Nobody knows how long they have on this earth and you need to make the most of the time you have left. This is going to be one of the hardest things you will go through but you will get through it. If you want to chat please send me and email. Best wishes

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