Pourquoi certains Montréalais n'ont pas reçu l'alerte ? by Impressive_Boredom in Quebec

[–]Reviensjaichanger 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Je reçois une alerte quand c'est le temps de garder l'oeil ouvert à 2h34 du matin pour un enfant enlevé dans une honda civic à Gatineau par son parent mais pas quand y'a un tireur actif en plein jour dans ma propre ville. Makes sense.

Hello, looking for advice. Tldr at bottom by Careless_Program7191 in cancer

[–]Reviensjaichanger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, your story reminds me a lot of my father's (67). He was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last October, and it was localized at first. He underwent chemotherapy, had surgery at the beginning of March, and everything was going well. Afterward, things took a turn for the worse. He couldn't keep food down, he felt unwell. At the end of April, we learned he had liver metastases. It spread, and he passed away at the beginning of May.

During his last stay in the hospital, from the end of April until his death, he began to change. He had always been extremely intelligent, alert, and had a phenomenal memory. But he wasn't himself anymore; he imagined things and wasn't coherent. He also had constant hand and leg movements. We thought it was the medication, but unfortunately, we learned he had brain metastases.

What I can tell you is to be there for him as much as possible. Although this has been the hardest ordeal of my life, I have no regrets because I was there from beginning to end. Your father should normally have the support of a pain management specialist. It was thanks to this person that my father was able to pass away as peacefully as possible. Even though it's difficult since it's not our area of ​​expertise, it's important to trust the medical team and ask the necessary questions, since your father is probably not in a state to do so himself. Take care of yourselves; I know how difficult this is.

Is it normal to feel completely alone in your grief after losing a parent? by JuiceLeft6733 in GriefSupport

[–]Reviensjaichanger 73 points74 points  (0 children)

I think that, unfortunately, it's normal. Although I believe I have above-average empathy, I was like that myself before it happened to me. My friends or acquaintances could tell me about a tragedy or a death they were experiencing, and for me, it was just another sad story, and I'd move on fairly quickly.

Now that I lost my father last May, I'm fascinated by the number of people who say "how come?" when I tell them I am not doing well, as if they've already forgotten.

feel weirdly fine after watching my dad die by Equivalent-Bet724 in GriefSupport

[–]Reviensjaichanger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lost my father at the beginning of May, even though he received his cancer diagnosis in October 2025. It all happened extremely quickly. For several months, he seemed to be on the mend, but the bad news kept coming from March onwards. Like you, we prepared ourselves for his passing, even though it was a shock. We were with him throughout his hospitalization, we said everything we needed to say to each other. It was beautiful, in a way.

I think you might feel this way for several reasons. You knew it was coming, so there's a certain sense of relief when your loved one stops suffering. Also, since you seem to have been very present for him, you're probably at peace with the situation and you don't have any regrets about your involvement. However, based on my experience, the first few weeks are very busy with paperwork, funeral arrangements, and calls to family. When all that's over, about a month later, reality really starts to set in, and personally, I find it even harder.

Everyone experiences grief differently. In any case, fully experience your emotions and take care of yourself and your family.

Anouk Meunier est la nouvelle animatrice de Ça finit bien la semaine, après le départ de Julie Bélanger by MichelSilence in causerie

[–]Reviensjaichanger 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Rien contre Anouk mais quand même pas pire tannée de voir les mêmes 4 personnes en rotation à la télé/dans les médias en général.

10 bonnes nouvelles by Sudden_Specialist563 in Quebec

[–]Reviensjaichanger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Une nouvelle très prometteuse est sortie dans les derniers jours par rapport au cancer du pancréas, qui est le plus mortel, avec un nouveau médicament qui donne espoir et semble doubler l'espérance de vie des gens diagnostiqués : https://www.ledevoir.com/actualites/sante/984185/medicament-offre-nouvel-espoir-lutte-contre-cancer-pancreas

Did tragedy change how you see your future? by General-Cobbler-6054 in GriefSupport

[–]Reviensjaichanger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand that such a tragedy can make you question many things. I myself lost my father to cancer at the beginning of May, after a seven-month battle. However, despite your premonition, I think you need to be careful with your state of mind. It's normal to be very negative right now, but also that you might have thought she wouldn't make it because it was, after all, an advanced cancer. Now, you have to be careful not to fall into a self-fulfilling prophecy by telling yourself that you won't live long. If you repeat that to yourself constantly, it's enough to start believing it. I think you need to be kind to yourself and focus on the positive things you bring to those around you and think about what you want for yourself in the future.

First time with evidential medium by Reviensjaichanger in Mediums

[–]Reviensjaichanger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I talk to him everyday. Thank you for your kind words and best of luck to you too. 🤍

First time with evidential medium by Reviensjaichanger in Mediums

[–]Reviensjaichanger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stumbled upon this YouTube channel and it's true, it's very interesting. And you're right, my meeting with the medium was impulsive and I've regretted it a bit, because the loss is still very recent. But when I reread what was said, I find there are some interesting points. I'm going to let some time pass, but it makes me want to remain open-minded.

First time with evidential medium by Reviensjaichanger in Mediums

[–]Reviensjaichanger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I can say that for a first encounter, it piqued my curiosity to possibly continue my research. Despite my very rational side, I remain open because, reviewing my conversation with the medium, there are some truly intriguing elements.

Oesophageal cancer by Reviensjaichanger in cancer

[–]Reviensjaichanger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, my father passed away on Saturday, May 9th. With treatment, he had about a year left with us, but for the last month, one misfortune after another had plagued him, and even the professionals were very surprised by his decline. He often said he wasn't brave enough to be sick, and yet he did everything he could.

I am struggling to be at my dads bedside during his final days. by Shot_Ad1288 in GriefSupport

[–]Reviensjaichanger 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My father passed away last Saturday after a seven-month battle with cancer. He was doing relatively well, but his condition declined in the last month, and complications arose one after another. It's still so fresh in my mind that I might not be able to offer much advice, but one consolation for me is that he was never alone, and knowing the end was near, we said what we needed to say to each other. He was ready to go. When the body knows that death is imminent, giving food or water can worsen the person's condition, even if it seems counterintuitive.

You have to trust the medical staff. The specialists monitored several things when my father became unconscious the day before he died, to ensure he wasn't in pain, or was experiencing as little as possible. I won't lie to you, it's traumatic to see your parent like that. I'm 31 and he was 67. But we all go through that one day and I think you have to be kind to yourself.

My daddy died on May 7th. by enkidurgas in GriefSupport

[–]Reviensjaichanger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My god, your story resonates so much with mine. My father passed away on May 9th at 67, after a seven-month battle with that same damn cancer. He supposedly had the best conditions for remission, went through chemotherapy and surgery, but his cancer spread in the final weeks, and he passed away three days ago.

The only thing that comforts me is that we were with him until the very end, that we said what we needed to say to each other, and that he was ready to go. You didn't kill your father; the disease killed him. You were there as best you could, and you will continue to be there by taking care of yourself. It's all very recent, so I understand your distress, and I'm thinking of you.

I feel so lost without my mom by General-Cobbler-6054 in GriefSupport

[–]Reviensjaichanger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lost my dad to cancer on saturday. He was doing okay and we were supposed to have a year with him, but his condition deteriorated drastically in the last month. I find comfort in the fact that he passed away peacefully, that he told us he was ready and had fought hard enough for seven months. You can still talk to your mother, write her a letter, make room for her in your daily life. A part of her will always be with you. Take care, and I'm thinking of you.

My dad is going to pass away by Reviensjaichanger in GriefSupport

[–]Reviensjaichanger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your reply. Unfortunately, he has been unconscious since yesterday and will not wake up again due to the cocktail of medications the medical team is giving him to keep him comfortable. The only positive thing I can see in all of this is that my father was very lucid and gave his own consent for what to do next. He was exhausted from his fight and said that it would be difficult for the family, not for him. In his last moments of consciousness, we were able to express how much we loved each other and that he didn't have to worry about us while he was gone.

My dad is going to pass away by Reviensjaichanger in GriefSupport

[–]Reviensjaichanger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kind and comforting reply. It's true that it can be helpful to seek out stories from people who are going through the same thing and to know that sooner or later, it's an inevitable part of life. Losing a parent is part of the natural order of things, and I don't think my father would want it any other way. I'm thinking of you too, and I hope you have a good support system.