It looks like I am about to go through some rough s**t. Leaving my job to care for someone close to me who was being cared for previously by another family member who potentially has a terminal illness (shadow on an x-ray). I know this is not usually the best place to come for serious advice but a lot of the posters on here are much older then I am. Has anyone had to go through turmoil like this?
I'm sorry to hear that mate, will pray for you guys. I haven't thank the lord been through the that. But all i'd say is you're a good person to be there for them. That show of care will help them tenfold. It's going to be hard but lord willing you guys come out on the other side as winners :good.
So sorry to hear that mate. I can't imagine the hurt you have right now. All i can say is be strong. Easier said then done but i've seen you post you're a good guy and sure you will give them the strength and help they need.
I haven't but from your post I can tell you are cut out for this Just be strong and take everyday as it comes(sorry about the cliches)
Yeah. I've been through this but slightly different. I rented my house out to move back home and help my aging mum who was trying to take care of my dad who had a massive stroke. I could see the strain on her and moving in with them extended her life quite a bit. I was able to work through it but the restrictions when living with elderly people can crush your will on their own. Stay strong. It will make you a better person in the end.
Chin up mate I was down in the dumps getting redundant in my job couldn't get a job for about a year decided to study the knowledge I think everyone goes bad times chin up mate Kind regards the printer
You are a grand person and deserve nothing but respect for what you will be doing. Stay strong and remain positive..
Awww mate sorry to that mate, stick in mate and the good will out. You have a lot of pressure on you , so hang in there! If you can get some time, try and get out and get some fresh air or to the gym and it will give you some focus mate :good
Cherish every day mate I lost my older bro to cancer at 21 the saying 'you dont know what youve got till its gone' comes to mind...
I agree with Alba, make sure you have time for yourself during this tough time mate. I haven't had to care for loved ones but have gone through though times, being diagnosed with a potentially terminal illness (leukaemia) and been getting treatment for the last 30 months or so. Thing that got me through and my family through was just give yourself a focus, such as making your loved one as comfortable as possible and bring there to help them out as much as possible. Then also make sure you have time to blow off steam in the gym and time for your friends. Best of luck mate, and sorry to hear. Richie
I moved back home for a couple of years to help out with my da, when he was going through loads of chemo/stem cell transplants etc and had a brain tumour, he came through it grand (occasionally has treatment every few years now) and is now out drinking and enjoying himself, every weekend! It can be rough at times, and there'll definitely be a period of adjustment for all of yous, when you move back. Stay strong for them, and hopefully whatever's shown up on the x ray is not very serious, or is at least treatable. Keeping a positive mental attitude is really important, and try to keep them eating as much as possible, as people lose a lot of weight, through loss of appetite, because of chemo. Good luck, and i wish you all the best.