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

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. 

  • Hi there 

    i wrote a very long mail and mentioned seeking guidance from Mooji . He talks about grief after losing his own son at a young age. Unfortunately my well wishes and condolences for you to lose your mother at such a young age were deleted from this cancer forum with the message that my mail was offering alternative cancer treatments , which i wasn't. I had also recomended taking some flower essences which have been helping me overcome the fear and anxiety i have been having facing my own mothers terminal illness. I am sorry you didn't recieve my warm message . I did however want to mention the spiritual guideness one can find online and hope you find peace in your heart.

    Love and light Y

  • I am so sorry to hear of your sad news it's a very tough time and you need to stay as positive as you can and try sometimes to focus on positive things. My dad was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer 17months ago he had treatment and it then spread to his lungs, spine and bones. Dad passed away on 28th July at home. My mam was diagnosed with lung cancer stage 3  June this year and then on 1st  july her lung collapsed she is home from hospital and is on a hospital bed getting weaker by the day, she has been given months to live. Life can be so sad and cruel sometimes but you will get through it.xx 

  • Mmm..hey..

    I think writing a list everyday of things your grateful for is good idea, speak out to friends, not all friends going to get it, some won't even know what to say. 

    My mum also has cancer and us getting week. I spent last week and half crying. It tips your safety net out. As a reaction I reached out to sisters, I spoke to my mum, I asked her ihow I can help. 

    I've made time table so I can be more if service to her, I've had to step up. Trust your know what to do, but you got to be mountain, just be there with her. Being you is enough. 

    I've now started cooking more for her, cleaning, and finding out what she loves. It's stressful making these changes, but it's beautiful too. All can do is make it as enjoyable for them, help them find peace to transition with love. Be that loving safety ..but take it easy. Make sure you get your time. Go to meditation group. 

    And remember to connect to her soul, not her illness. 

    Big love

  • Hi, 

     

    I know this post was from a long time ago, but I really need some advice and comfort too. My mum has just been given a 20% chance to survive the bexty 3 weeks. I don't think she wants to fight any mory. It feels like a piece of my heart is dying. How are you all doing now? 

  • My mum has terminal pancreatic cancer and a couple days ago they found a mass on her brain and it feels like the end of my world. I am so close to my mum and she is literally my best friend and now it feels like everything is slipping out of my hands. 

     

    I have older siblings, three brothers, and they all have someone and I know that it will hurt them too but I also feel like I'm the only one to feel their world crash from underneath them and that might sound selfish but that's how i feel right now. 

     

    Sadly we lost my dad to cancer nearly six years ago and this was the last thing we ever thought would happen and now it is and I feel so lost and alone. 

  • I am exactly in the same position with my mum. I'm 27 , a single mum and currently it's just us three living together. I have no idea what to do next. Seeing her deteriorating is breaking my heart and no doubt my 4yo will go through the same process as he loves his dear nana.  they have the greatest bond. 
    we had got the news today and I was at work so rushed home to be with her. 
    Im thankful that my family have come together to support and as a family we are trying to stay strong and think of ways in which we can give her what she needs in the time she has left. 
    It's sinking in that this is a reality and it's really happening. I just didn't think it would be here and now. She's only 64 and has just separated from her husband. I've known her to be the strongest woman in my life and seeing her so weak is devistating. 
    the feeling of just not knowing is crushing and knowing that I'm loosing her ... I just don't want to accept that fact. But prioritising what is really important is keeping my mind busy and knowing that I have to be strong for my boy is the only thing that is keeping me from breaking. 
     


     

  • Hi I know this was a couple of years ago but sorry for your loss xxx