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The in-between life and death cancer
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Thank you for sharing your experiences with us! I am so sorry about your devastating diagnosis. I received my cancer diagnosis when I was 50 and my youngest was 14 years old. My kids were all old enough to take care of themselves and help me as well.
It so challenging when you have to take care of so many things when you have young children on top of all the challenges that come with cancer diagnosis. Do you have family and friends who are supporting you and helping you? So many chores can be done by people who genuinely would want to help you, but you need to let them know! This would free you up to enjoy your time with your kids and conserve your energy. Don’t feel like you have to do it all by yourself!
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@alive My mom is my biggest help, I dont know what I'd do without her. 🥰 I dont have any friends anymore since I found out sadly but that's how life goes.
But thank you so much for your kind words—and for sharing a bit of your own story. I’m sorry you went through that at 50 with four kids at home; 14 is old enough to help, but still so young to watch their mom face cancer. I can’t imagine how heavy that must have been, and I’m glad you made it through.
You’re right, it’s a lot juggling treatment and appointments while trying to keep life normal for little one (hes 4, and i have a 17 yr old daughter there’s always someone who needs something. I do have some support—my mom helps when she can, almost everything I need she helps me with with or my boyfriend but I’ve been bad at asking for more. Your reminder landed at the right time: I don’t have to do it all myself, and letting people pitch in with rides, meals, or even folding laundry would give me more energy for the good parts, like just being with the kids.
Thank you for seeing that. It helps to hear from someone who’s been there. Sending you gratitude and I’m wishing you continued health and lots of ordinary, beautiful days with your family.