Thank you

[Stopmycrazy]

I am struggling with more than I can handle. This website has been a Godsend because my mom is dying and I have no free time. Thanks to all of you who are so brave to share your stories. You may think you are complaining; but I feel less alone even though I am rarely physically alone.

[natstad8]

I think we are in a right place here in this website. We can see we are really not alone and there are other people going through stuff. Everybody seems like doing well in life out there and I feel like a reject. And being here helps to relate.. although everyone's life story is unique. So sorry for your daughter!!! It's great she is recovering well! Get well soon and best luck and wishes.

[Stopmycrazy in reply to natstad8]

She is a heroine. I am not half the woman she is.

[mysmugcat]

hello. I do feel for you. I cared for my partner who died of cancer almost 4 months ago. I understand how little time you get to yourself.

[Eeyore74 in reply to mysmugcat]

I also cared for my husband that died of cancer just about 5 months ago! But when I posted for help and support I didn't get any and I never posted again! So sorry for your loss!

[mysmugcat in reply to Eeyore74]

Hello Eeyore74. I'm sorry I did not see that post you wrote. Please do pm anytime. I'm so sorry about your husband. I miss my partner.

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Hi I am so sorry to hear this and it's horrible having to deal with this isn't it? I went through much the same when my mum was very ill.

Don't forget to take care of yourself too though and you must make sure you eat properly and get enough rest. You must also have a bit of 'me' time even if it's only a few minutes a day just to chill and relax. I am speaking from experience here.

Stay with us and we will help and support you as much as we can. xx

[HearYou]

My father died in my arms not too long ago. A cot was set up next to his bed. and I took the evening night time to be with him, as the other siblings had small children and used up their work off days. Trying to get him pain medication and anxiety meds at the end of his days. was a nightmare, Washing his face and chest every 30 minutes to cool him down because his insulin had been stopped, I understand as there was no time for me, trying just to make him comfortable in spite of the wrong meds not being given. Making certain a drop of morphine had been placed on his tongue as well triple the dose of anxiety meds, as they were being put through his feeding tube, so the regular dose would never reach. Would lie down, and place my palm on his heart to feel if he was breathing and his heart beat,

Went on for two months, before he was able to close his fightened eyes and rest. There is no time for anything else, I can only respect and tell you when your mom passes, you will never regret a single moment with her.