Looking after my children while battling small cell cancer

I was told on my 40th birthday I had rare illness called 

which stop you from walking your nerves talking chocking my more thing too it 

I thought this big battle too do get better for my three children so I spent best part off month away from my children too try get myself walking again only too be told I need small op 

too which they found small cell cancer 

I had two battles on my hand as I wanted be around for my children as we just lost my aunty only 9 months early to same thing small cell cancer 

I’ve had chemotherapy lost my hair lost so much weight but I keep fighting 

last year just before my 41th birthday I was told I only had time left to I set out do my will funerals plans set money aside for my children collage plus I bought them home so they always got home 

I’ve got a. Ex but he will not help me in anyway he say am not I’ll enought for him help more which is heartbreaking but I get up every day  even when I know am in so much pain I get up sort my kids out cook clean di my best be mum I’ve never cried about all thing happen too my in last two years I’ve stayed so strong as my children need me I’ve been single mum that long 

I’ve never spoken people about how I feel as it got be so hard for my three children plus now my son had little girl I know in my heart that every day no matter now much it hurts I get up get moving stay stronge some day I do feel so ill can’t get out bed I tell my self am bad mother not get out bed for children 

 

thank you listen thank you letting me post my story my heart goes out each every one you battling cancer I know you super people keep going even when you feel world falling apart  much love too you. Once again thank you letting me get off my chest just little want I go throw  xx

  •  Hi, im sorry to read your story, you are a strong women, coping with your illness and cancer., and raising your children as a single mum at the same time.  you are not a bad mother ,and i hope that you do have some family or friends that are helping you through this journey  How old are your children ? . Are they aware of your cancer, maybe your eldest who has had his own child maybe able to help you , or some agency that could help when you are to ill . You need to concentrate on yourself for once, so you can get in the best health that you can to fight this terriable cancer.. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

  • Hello there Chestercity; what a sad situation for you and your family.  You mention that you have children who will be going to college so presumably they are still in need of a home provided for them.  Is your ex their father?  Will he care for them after you have gone?  Have you had any contact with MacMillan Cancer Support; I can read that you are a loving mum who is struggling hard to care for your family and I know that MacMillan are very kind and helpful - and very knowledgeable about all things related to cancer.  You can ring them on Freefone 0808 808 0000 Mon-Fri 9am-8pm.  Don't worry if you have no clear list of things that you want to talk about; just tell them about what is happening with your family and  I am sure they will be helpful.  Also please do come and post here as often as you wish if it helps you.  We are always willing to try to help you and give any advice  that we can.  Best wishes.  Annie