Not being able to see my mum

Hi everyone. With the COVID-19 pandemic in full effect, my mum is still soldiering on with her treatment for mesothelioma. She had her 2nd round of chemo last Friday (not yesterday) and shes starting to really feel the side effects this time around. 

She has her partner with her but unfortunately because of the pandemic I have to stay away from her due to me looking after another vulnerable adult and to reduce the chances of spreading or giving her a COVID-19. I spoke to her yesterday and she was really upset as she wants her sons to be around her. It is killing me not being able to see her, look after her and support her in person whilst she is going through one of the biggest battles in her life. It just sucks. 

Is anyone else going through this situation and can relate? I've suggested video calling but it's not the same. She sometimes isnt too well to stay/talk on the phone too. I dont know how I'm going to manage for the next few months without seeing her. 

  • Hi MD,

     

    just come across your post and I feel the same as you. My mum has just been told this week she has secondary breast cancer. I'm also 6 months pregnant so now we're both classed as high risk because of this Coronavirus. My mum lives alone which I hate as I think the more emotional support from others the better. We do FaceTime and chat on the phone pretty much all day but it's just not the same. Because myself and my mum are back and forwards between hospital/midwife/gp I suppose the risk of spreading infection is higher. She's due to start hormone treatment this coming week too, it's killing me not seeing her! Send me a friend request if you like and hopefully we have a chat! I totally understand where you're coming from x