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Watching SO watching a parent die of cancer

Posted on 7/17/18 at 2:39 am
Posted by RAG1N_T1GER77
Member since Feb 2018
144 posts
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.
Posted by paladine36
Member since Feb 2013
1478 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 2:45 am to
Yep. Literally all u can do is be there for her.
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
15027 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 3:30 am to
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.
Posted by LanierSpots
Sarasota, Florida
Member since Sep 2010
61576 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 4:13 am to
I did it with my wife's mom. There is nothing easy about it.

Posted by tigerinthebueche
Member since Oct 2010
36791 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 5:22 am to
Sucks more when it’s your own parent.
Posted by fishfighter
RIP
Member since Apr 2008
40026 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 5:23 am to
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 by mtntiger
Asheville, NC
Member since Oct 2003
26615 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 6:13 am to
quote:

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 by JPinLondon
not in London (currently NW Ohio)
Member since Nov 2006
7855 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 6:15 am to
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
Posted by Potchafa
Avoyelles
Member since Jul 2016
3183 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 6:28 am to
Recently went through this with my wife and her dad. Super hard to go through. They were very close!!!
Posted by CajunSoldier225
Member since Aug 2011
8990 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 6:31 am to
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 by bubbz
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2006
22811 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 6:48 am to
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 by Restomod
Member since Mar 2012
13493 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 6:49 am to
Only thing worse is watching your own...

It's tough for sure.
This post was edited on 7/17/18 at 6:51 am
Posted by East Coast Band
Member since Nov 2010
62729 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 6:54 am to
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.
Posted by CoachDon
Louisville
Member since Sep 2014
12409 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 7:04 am to
Yep. Frick cancer in the arse.

Do everything you can to comfort her mentally and physically.
Posted by Lsupimp
Ersatz Amerika-97.6% phony & fake
Member since Nov 2003
78359 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 7:38 am to
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 by GrimModalities
Louisiana
Member since May 2018
57 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 7:42 am to
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 by Tester1216
South Louisiana
Member since Jul 2018
22149 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 7:55 am to
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This post was edited on 2/24/19 at 1:34 am
Posted by Deep Purple Haze
LA
Member since Jun 2007
51746 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 7:55 am to
it sucks
Posted by L1C4
The Ville
Member since Aug 2017
13147 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 7:56 am to
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
Posted by rattlebucket
SELA
Member since Feb 2009
11423 posts
Posted on 7/17/18 at 9:12 am to
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.
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