Hi there,
Just wanted to say thank you for all support on here. Dad was transferred to a nursing home over a week ago but sadly passed away at 5.25 this morning. The end wasn’t very pleasant watching him waste away and the last day he was in considerable pain but his at peace now. My heart goes out to anyone dealing and caring with someone with cirrhosis of the liver and anyone battling the demon alcohol. Take care everyone
Jo X
Jo,
We are so sorry to read this... sincere condolences from us all at the Trust.
I'm also very sorry to read of the loss of your Dad, Jo.
Warmest thoughts to you during this difficult time.
Oh I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I know that it's Heartwrenching for you..
Try to think of your Dad now as just being asleep.
No more suffering or pain.
Hope you are coping okay JO.
Will say a Prayer for you, 🙏
GODBLESS. ❤.Gjkas xx..
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing Jo. It's terrible that it took so much of a fight to get appropriate end of life care before such a late stage. He is at peace now.
Thoughts with you.
Katie xxx
So sorry for the loss of your dad. Thinking of you xx
I'm so sorry to read of the passing of your dear Dad. I know you will be heartbroken but just try to think that he is at peace now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With all my love Lynne xxxx
May your memories give you strength. Our prayers are with you.
Hi Jo.
Very sorry to hear about your dad. Take comfort in the fact that you did your very best for him and fought his corner for him and so he got the care he needed. Time to look after yourself now after all the stress you have been through lately.
Sending you a virtual 'HUG'
Alf
Dear Jo,
I hope that soon the memory of the struggle and hardship you had through your dad's final illness fades away, so you only remember the dad you loved and who loved you.
With love
Phyllis x
Oh Bubbles that is very sad news. I am very sorry for you and all family and friends. At least you did all you could for him.
Sending lots of love
Isabelle xx
Sad, sad news. Take care of yourself, now more than ever. X
Oh dear Jo, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. The only comfort you can take, is that he is now in a better, pain free place and at peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time.
At least you have happy memories of better times with your Dad to help you through your grieving.
Take care of yourself,
David XXX
Dear Jo, take solice in the fact that your dad is at peace now and there is no further struggle for him. Please look after yourself especially after all the stress you had. Take care x
So sorry to read your sad news. Big hugs x
Oh my love, that is so sad.
I hope you have lots of help dealing with the death of your dad.
Alcoholism is a dreadful illness and makes those of us who suffer very selfish.
I wish you so much love and care. 🤗🤗
With deepest sympathies at this very sad time on the loss of your day xxxx
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you x
I’m so sorry to read of your loss!! I also just recently lost my dad to cirrhosis that manifested into liver cancer that spread. It’s heart breaking but like you said they are at peace now! My dad had contracted Hepatitis C from sharing needles in his young 20’s. He had found out he had it in his 30’s and was able to keep everything at bay until this year in June. He only lived to be 57 unfortunately and I miss him like crazy but being here has helped a lot through the grieving process. If you need someone to talk to, im here so please don’t hesitate!! My aunt also passed from the same disease 4 years ago so I understand how terrible it can be.
-Ashlee
Thank you so much for the reply has been so hard. The last two years have been the worst thought on many occasion this was it. He was diagnosed February 2018 and they brought him back from the brink then and managed to get him clean and in a fairly good state of health but he couldn’t stop broke my heart. He had only stopped for about two months recently due to ascities and a very stern warning if he drunk again that would be it but it was too late and declined beyond belief in that time. It’s a very cruel disease cirrhosis and alcoholism is the pitts. I’m glad his at peace as has been horrendous watching him deteriorate. There is relief as well as I was constantly in flight or fight mode wondering what the next disaster would be and waiting for a phone call but he was still my dad and I loved him no matter what
Jo X
Oh goodness that hurts my heart! Alcoholism runs in my family as well and have lost a few from it as well. One of my uncles pulled through but he deals with the consequences of that terrible addiction every day as well. I totally understand that fight or flight feeling as well...It’s no fun and has been very much apart of my life since I found out my dad had hepatitis c almost 20 years ago! I’ve even had to be put on meds to help manage it although their were other factors that played into it...and absolutely! He’s your dad and alcoholism is not something that people want to happen to them. Yes people have choices, but a lot of times there are emotional wounds much deeper and sometimes it starts out as a way to deal with the pain. That doesn’t mean they don’t love or care about their loved ones, it’s a totally separate issue. So I hope that you didn’t feel any less loved by your dad and that you don’t blame yourself! I’m praying for you and your family for healing! Give yourself time to grieve whatever that looks like. It’s only been a month and a half for me and I’m still dealing with life moment by moment. Some ok, some heart wrenching, some with laughter because he was so funny!...but as my cousin put it to me, it doesn’t get easier, you just learn to deal with it better...Don't forget there’s a lot of people here for you! I’m here whenever you need to talk!! *hugs*
-Ashlee
Thank you so much that means a lot. Sorry to hear it’s only been a short time since you lost your dad as well. I’ve also been on medication to try to cope had a lot to deal with and watching him waste away and suffer from the disease. Care was appalling and I’d run myself into the ground trying to look after him. I’ve got a lot of good memories but also a lot of bad too that come with being an alcoholic. He fell apart when my mum died 17 years ago she had a heart condition and was only 60 I had counselling but he wouldn’t he started drinking even heavily then and just carried on. I’m always here as well if you need a chat or to unload it’s nice to have someone who understands. Take care my lovely
Jo x
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