Mum Diagnosed With Cancer

Started : 30.12.2016 by RJ

Two days my parents sat me and my sister down and told us the news, my mum has cancer. She didn't go into much detail but she told us she was starting chemotherapy on the 10th of January and that she'll have a difficult journey ahead of her. I have cried and cried non stop, I'm so frightened. My mum means the absolute world to me and to picture a life without her I just can't bear it. I've been through a lot and she has been there with me every step of the way, she truly is my best friend and I love her so much. My sister and I agreed to put on a brave face and we're trying to make things feel as normal as possible but every time I have a moment alone I burst into tears. I have to convince myself it's not a bad dream (I wish it was) I'm still in so much shock. I have no questions, I just want to connect with people in a similar situation. I'm feeling very lonely and scared about everything and I'd really appreciate having someone to talk to. Thank you so much.

2 Comments so far...

1 - Robyn 30/12/2016 @ 10:08

Hello, Robyn from the Riprap team here - Your mums diagnosis will have come as a shock and it is natural that you are feeling scared and emotional. I am sure you will find reading the posts from other here at Riprap helpful and when the questions come, or if you would like to talk things over privately you are also very welcome to contact the Riprap team using our Get in touch form. Best wishes Robyn

2 - 3/2/2017 @ 17:50

Im going through the same thing, i feel so devastated and i cant cope with it. I would be happy to talk you. We can help each other go through this.

Message from Hilde at riprap: I’m sorry that we can’t include your facebook account and email address here even though you included it in your post so that RJ could contact you directly. We have a strict policy about safeguarding all the young people using riprap and can’t allow people to contact each other privately. I’m really sorry about this as I’m sure many would benefit hugely from supporting each other more privately. It seems like you’re going through a really tough time and I’d like you to know that you are very welcome to contact us by using the ‘get in touch’ form if you’d like to talk things over with us in the riprap team. We are all experienced cancer nurses and can hopefully support you with what you’re going through… Best wishes, Hilde