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Re: I feel cheated by cancer

by in Grief and loss
May 2020
May 2020
Sad news.  Take care in what will be a hectic time in the next few weeks. Reflect on good times not sick times. Thinking of you & your family. Linda ... View more

Re: I feel cheated by cancer

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May 2020
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May 2020
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Thanks Kase. I feel for you & your family. When we were told there were no more options we had 2 weeks! You sound like a caring & supportive person. Your Mum will need this continually. lots of virtual hugs. Linda  ... View more

I feel cheated by cancer

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May 2020
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May 2020
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It's been 10 months since my husband, John, passed away. I am so thankful that he's not coping with Covid-19 as well as leukaemia. His immune system was very compromised & if he was here at this time it would be so difficult for him. My heart goes out to all that are trying to cope at this time. We had so many plans to go off in our campervan & I feel cheated that we don't get to do that now. It may sound selfish but I mean cheated for both of us.  There are many pictures of our adventures together I look at but I can't help thinking it should have been more. So it's probably times of being thankful & cheated but always missing you John.     ... View more

Re: Loneliness

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April 2020
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April 2020
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Hi Deb1. I feel the same. My husband passed away last July & I have moved 5 hours away from where we lived to be closer to my brothers. I too find the days alright, but at night I'm so lonely. Since I've been by myself I tend to go to bed really late so I'm so tired I will go to sleep quickly. I made a decision when I arrived that I would not have a drink unless I was with other people & I don't miss it. Give it a go. Linda8 ... View more
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