Hi Mouse,

A very warm welcome to our forum. It certainly sounds  if you have come to the right place to find people who truly understand what you are going through. Do you have a Maggie's Centre near you? These are a great resource for face-to-face contact with people who will appreciate your situation and there is always a warm greeting and a welcome cuppa to greet you. You don't need an appointment and can just turn up. They also offer a number of other services to do with benefits, finance, counselling, resources, etc. You will need to make an appointment for these, as they are very popular and all services are free of charge.

I lost my mum to secondary breast cancer and, as the only daughter. I know how difficult I found her cancer journey. It is not such a bad thing to cry a lot, as releasing those tears is a good stress reliever. Sleepless nights are also very common. If you don't have a Maggie's nearby, ask your GP or your mum's care team if they can recommend a cancer charity in your area. You would probably benefit from seeing a counsellor about how you feel, as this is all perfectly normal. However, even talking to someone who understands your situation would be a great help to you. How is your mum coping with her diagnosis? Don't be afraid to talk to her about how she feels. She may not want to upset you by talking about this, but I'm sure that she'd be happy to be able to share the burden, if she feels that you are prepared to cope and support her through this journey.

In the meantime, now that you've found this forum, you need never feel alone again, as there is always someone here for you. Do please keep in touch and let us know how you are getting on and remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx