My mum has been given 6months IAns I feel anger and I don’t

My childhood was a very unpleasant one. My mum suffered from depression, she would kick me out offer at a young age. She would drink and take over doses a lot. I have even witneess her attempt suicide. My mum has been over taking prescription drugs for a very long time and was told many times when I would be at the hospital whilst she got her stomach pumped or drunk tar to throw up later in life thr damage would be iriverseable now aftwr have hep B and not taking thr aftecare. Her liver has developed cancer which has spread and she has 6months. I wanted to know more about her past ans why I was never enough for her to want to look after or spent time with me. She never done a thing I would say her door was always open later in life but never done a thing. I feel so much anger towards her now because she abused  her body and tried for so many years to commit suicide. I have so many resentments. She would often get drunk ans tell me she hates me call my names and the same to my sister ans brother..how can I forgive this???I hate feeling this way and I want to forgive  but I can't seem too. Everything time I think of a memorie there all so bad and I know deep down she's the one who was hurting ana punishing herself but how can I forgive ???

 

  • A warm welcome to the forum Ladyjb although I'm very sorry for the complex emotions that have arisen since finding out about your mum's diagnosis.

    I can't begin to imagine how tough this must be for you but I want you to know you are not alone as many of our members have also encountered similar thoughts and feelings when finding out a loved one who they had a challenging relationship with had a terminal diagnosis, so hopefully some of them will pick up on your post soon and get back to you with their thoughts and advice.

    In the meantime, you may find some solace and support from the Dying Matters community. If you would prefer to talk things through with someone, it may be worth getting in touch with Marie Curie or Cruse. Both charities offer emotional support to family and friends of a loved one dying from a terminal illness and understand the difficulties this time can bring.

    Samaritans are also available 24 hours a day 7 days a week on 116 123 if you find yourself wanting to talk to someone at those times of the day or night when no-one else is around. They are there to listen and will do all they can to support you.

    I really hope you're able to find a way through this and give yourself some much deserved inner peace at this difficult time.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator