mom has cancer, I am living far from her

Hi 

My mum diagnosed with Ovarian cancer almost a year ago.

I am 35, living far away from her, on a different continent. I haven't seen her for a year now and due to the pandemic, I still can't make it to my country to see my mum. 

I even don't know which stage of cancer my mums is, as I am not sure if they tell me everything about it. 

I hate myself for not being with her at this time that she needs me. I hate that it happened. I don't know if I will be able to ever see her. I don't remember our last minutes together in details, as I never knew it would be last.

It is taking over me. I can't cope with it.

I have always been so close to my mum. Sharing everything with her first. I don't know what will I do without her!

 

  • Hello,

    so sorry to hear about your mother. If you ever need someone to talk to I am here. My mum has small cell lung cancer and been given 18 months with treatment. Unfortunately, she had to stop treatment for bit, as she suffers with heart disease, and of course the chemotherapy and that are disagreeing. 
     

    I also live out of the country and haven't seen her in over a year! I feel terrible and blame myself some days. I find days are better than others, so I generally know how you feel, I am living the same nightmare. 
     

    look forward to maybe chatting some more.

     

    leeann 

  • Hi Leeann

    I am so sorry to hear about that.

    We can understand each other very well.

    That is true for me too...

    I just wish that at least they were honest with me and shared the whole story.

    Back in my country, the doctors are not even honest with the patient to discuss the real situation and they keep pretending that everything gonna be alright. But, I don't want this. I want the truth, how ugly and terrifying it might be!

    Please update me about your mom's and your own condition. I am here for you too.

    All the best.
    Parinaz