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Watching SO watching a parent die of cancer
Posted on 7/17/18 at 2:39 am
Posted on 7/17/18 at 2:39 am
Or any loved one is pure fricking torture. Can't do anything... Can't sleep. Can't console them. Can't fix it.
frick cancer. That's all.
frick cancer. That's all.
Posted on 7/17/18 at 2:45 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
Yep. Literally all u can do is be there for her.
Posted on 7/17/18 at 3:30 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
I'm 65 and have seen it more times than I care to think about. It is never easy watching someone you love go through that. Just be there for him/her when they need you most.
In the span of just 2 years, my wife lost her father, younger brother and then her mother to cancer.
In the span of just 2 years, my wife lost her father, younger brother and then her mother to cancer.
Posted on 7/17/18 at 4:13 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
I did it with my wife's mom. There is nothing easy about it.
Posted on 7/17/18 at 5:22 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
Sucks more when it’s your own parent.
Posted on 7/17/18 at 5:23 am to LanierSpots
Watched my Mom, two brothers and my FIL. Many other family members and all I can say, pray for them for a fast passing. Cancer sucks the big one.
Posted on 7/17/18 at 6:13 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
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frick cancer. That's all.
Yep.
Lost my mom a year and a half ago. Fortunately for her (and all of us), she died of a massive heart attack during radiation treatment. If not for that, we were looking at a horrible ending.
Posted on 7/17/18 at 6:15 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
I went through it with my Dad, not quit three years ago. I was, fortunately, able to work from home, and move in with him through the end. Most difficult thing I've ever done.
There is one though that worked for me... that I carry to this day...
one friend has lost his dad to a sudden stroke, with no ability to respond for a few months, then death.
Another friend lost his dad to a texting driver, instantaneous death.
I was able to say goodbye to Dad, over five weeks. It was impossibly hard, but I have moments from then that I cherish, and am tearing-up as I type this.
So all I can say, if there is still an active mind of the dying loved one, is consider the moments remaining as a small "blessing" (I know, wrong word.. but still).
Best to your SO and family.
JP
There is one though that worked for me... that I carry to this day...
one friend has lost his dad to a sudden stroke, with no ability to respond for a few months, then death.
Another friend lost his dad to a texting driver, instantaneous death.
I was able to say goodbye to Dad, over five weeks. It was impossibly hard, but I have moments from then that I cherish, and am tearing-up as I type this.
So all I can say, if there is still an active mind of the dying loved one, is consider the moments remaining as a small "blessing" (I know, wrong word.. but still).
Best to your SO and family.
JP
Posted on 7/17/18 at 6:28 am to JPinLondon
Recently went through this with my wife and her dad. Super hard to go through. They were very close!!!
Posted on 7/17/18 at 6:31 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
Lost my old man to cancer at a young age. Hope my SO never has to experience that. Sorry to read you’re having to experience that.
Posted on 7/17/18 at 6:48 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
I’ve seen 3 people die from cancer in the last 2 months, all of whom were close to me. It’s fricking terrible
Posted on 7/17/18 at 6:49 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
Only thing worse is watching your own...
It's tough for sure.
It's tough for sure.
This post was edited on 7/17/18 at 6:51 am
Posted on 7/17/18 at 6:54 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
It's even tough watching a pet die from cancer.
When it comes down to it, there really just isn't any easy way to watch someone die.
When it comes down to it, there really just isn't any easy way to watch someone die.
Posted on 7/17/18 at 7:04 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
Yep. Frick cancer in the arse.
Do everything you can to comfort her mentally and physically.
Do everything you can to comfort her mentally and physically.
Posted on 7/17/18 at 7:38 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
If there is anything encouraging about going through that hell personally, it was that it tightened the bonds tremendously with my family and with my extended family. There is something about going through the sickness and death of a loved one that can be a real learning experience, an opportunity for growth. It can be a time of spiritual growth and personal growth , a time to establish the extent of your compassion for others and to be of service. I’m sorry you have to go through this. That was my life last year. Prayers for all involved.
Posted on 7/17/18 at 7:42 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
Our instinct is to want to fix it for them. Just be there, sometimes words aren’t even needed. Sorry y’all are going through that, I know it’s emotionally overwhelming. Stay strong!
Posted on 7/17/18 at 7:55 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
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This post was edited on 2/24/19 at 1:34 am
Posted on 7/17/18 at 7:56 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
Been thru this twice. Nothing you can do baw.
That's why I'm for assisted suicide. Why put them thru all that pain and suffering when you know what the outcome is gonna be?
You have to take care of yourself too. If you been to talk to someone you've always got the o t
That's why I'm for assisted suicide. Why put them thru all that pain and suffering when you know what the outcome is gonna be?
You have to take care of yourself too. If you been to talk to someone you've always got the o t
Posted on 7/17/18 at 9:12 am to RAG1N_T1GER77
Been there. Done that. Sucks.
Be there for them and die to self as often as you can. Give up your right to be offended and support them.
They will remember and it will bring you closer.
Be there for them and die to self as often as you can. Give up your right to be offended and support them.
They will remember and it will bring you closer.
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