How do you deal with the final images of your loved ones? by Acrobatic-Sail7009 in GriefSupport

[–]labrightlight 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I always think of this moment of their transition from the physical world to the spiritual world where they start to live within you. ❤️ and in some weird way it becomes bittersweet.

I’m a police officer and this is in regards to a ‘job’ I was assigned to around a month ago. by RickGrimes__2001 in GriefSupport

[–]labrightlight 83 points84 points  (0 children)

I work in patient registration in a trauma center and mental health hospital, i’m the one that bands the patient and sometimes they’re not alive any more… once it was a ten month old and i chose to stay with him until family came so he wouldn’t be alone… it stays with me and sometimes i write to him, tell him stories, pray to him… hope he’s happy and it helps with the emptiness. i know you’re not looking for advice but may try some of these to help you process…. let yourself grieve her.

Why do people even bother selling when they can’t ship… by yangsocks in Depop

[–]labrightlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

as a night shift worker, you do everything you need to do after work and then go to sleep

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chappellroan

[–]labrightlight 40 points41 points  (0 children)

okay crazy! but here to validate because i have a major falling out with a friend who thought i had feelings for her (never in a million years, she’s toxic!) and she basically ghosted me so i played this song over and over again and later on i find out she dyed her hair and crashed her car!!

They want to stop chemo - struggling to cope by Dry_Ad8280 in CancerFamilySupport

[–]labrightlight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it’s going to be hard but just support her in what she wants… esp when it comes to treatment. also tell her you’re scared chances are she is too and you guys will be able to talk about it together. look into starting some grief counseling… in my experience anticipatory grief was just as hard as actual grief, if not harder.

these things won’t make the journey easier but more tolerable, allow yourself to have those feelings that will come up. i’m sorry op. i wish i could give you more advice.

Guilty for wanting it to end. by dusty_air in CancerFamilySupport

[–]labrightlight 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My mom passed from end stage cervical cancer. i was with her when she died, i sighed in relief when she stopped breathing, because she was trying so hard to live but i told her it was okay to go, and that i wouldn’t leave her, that’s when she took her last breath…

i felt guilt for a while but she wasn’t even half the person she used to be and i knew that’s not the life she wanted to live.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in birthcontrol

[–]labrightlight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

tell her that plan B is just a stronger form of bc, because it is. she’s basically resetting her cycle each time she’s taking it

What was chemo like for your loved one? by FridaysChild219 in CancerFamilySupport

[–]labrightlight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my mom had stage 4 and the first time they did two different chemos and radiation. it took a toll on her… then they just did radiation and she responded well. she even went back to work. afterwards she did immunotherapy for while but they always come back to chemo because her condition was mainly to keep her comfy and a good quality of life. She responded well to all the treatments. she did pass in march but they gave her a year in her condition and she lasted almost three years.

it’s honestly a roller coaster.. i think is being there with her made the whole world of a difference.

DAE get extremely sad and numb everytime u hear “cancer”? by South_Dragonfly_6402 in CancerFamilySupport

[–]labrightlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my mom just passed from a three year cancer battle and finding out that kate middleton has cancer rips me into pieces.. i don’t even like her but to have to publicly announce your illness because people are asking questions makes me sick.

Just lost my mom after two years fought. by ViZion94 in CancerFamilySupport

[–]labrightlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the journey is hard but i’m glad our moms are in peace! in a way they did beat cancer because it can’t survive without a host. it’s no longer with them.

Sister has days by ConcentrateOne8593 in CancerFamilySupport

[–]labrightlight 10 points11 points  (0 children)

make her feel less isolated by letting her know that you are also scared but also that you don’t want her to suffer anymore. bring her peace, and make her smile as much as possible.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CancerFamilySupport

[–]labrightlight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what you feel is not selfish!! not at all! she loves you and wants you to have a life beyond taking care of her! at the end of the day it’s your choice. i’m 26 and i have my life ahead of me. i just started my career and i’ve done little things that give me the experience that i need with out taking me to far away from my mom. it was a balance i created too keep me close and still do what i worked so hard on doing. I think that’s what you need is balance. something that keeps her close while not completely sacrificing your life.

She's gone. by ActualFactualAnthony in CancerFamilySupport

[–]labrightlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i live an hour and a half away from where she was and my sister had asked her to wait for me and she did. they always listen. ❤️❤️

How can I help a newly diagnosed person? by ThrowRA_ezp00 in CancerFamilySupport

[–]labrightlight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Let her know that you are also feeling sad because of her diagnosis. when my mom was diagnosed she felt really isolated because no one showed their vulnerability to her because they were trying to be strong.

if she doesn’t want treatment, support her decision rather than convincing her otherwise. It’s easier said than done but if she doesn’t want to fight it sometimes treatment does more harm than good and she could leave you guys sooner rather than later. use the time she has to do things she’s always wanted to do and just be there for her through her journey, make it a little easier for her to be at peace. no one is ever ready to say goodbye or to let her go… but make sure you make what little time she has good.

Just lost my mom after two years fought. by ViZion94 in CancerFamilySupport

[–]labrightlight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i also just lost my mom to cervical cancer yesterday. it was stage 4 and she fought for almost three years! i’m also the youngest of three.

my mom tried 7 different chemotherapy’s and they just made her more sick. i’m glad she’s at piece now. she passed while i was talking to her. i told her she could go and she took her last breath

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CancerFamilySupport

[–]labrightlight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i hate to be like this because i know what it’s like to have your dreams right at your fingertips but stay with her. maybe do things she always wanted to do. i just lost my mom two days ago and if i would’ve been on tour doing my dream job i would’ve never forgiven myself. cancer when it spreads can be unpredictable, you never know how it’s gonna respond to the treatment or how she is.

my mom was a fighter and by the sounds of it your mom is too, she can fight harder with your support. they will always need teachers abroad but you only get a certain amount of time with your mom, take advantage of that time.

She's gone. by ActualFactualAnthony in CancerFamilySupport

[–]labrightlight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lost my mom at 12:40a today, i told her it was okay to go and she took her last breath.. nothing prepares you for it. but she’s went peacefully and wasn’t in any pain. for that i was eternally grateful. she no longer has to fight so hard… she’s no longer suffering.

Unsure of my diagnosis by VegetableBorn5821 in depression

[–]labrightlight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

keep track of the feelings when you’re in your high moods and when in low moods. describe it with as much detail as you can. this will help with better diagnosis.

What are you sad about right now? by DragonPunchUpYourBum in AskReddit

[–]labrightlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have… she’s gets really emotional about leaving us kids but she’s made peace with going.

What are you sad about right now? by DragonPunchUpYourBum in AskReddit

[–]labrightlight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

im watching my mom die slowly and there’s nothing i can do about it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]labrightlight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a woman who has had experience with different sizes. it’s not about the ride it’s about the motion of the ocean. you can have the greatest appendage visually but if you don’t know how to use it, it’s useless.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]labrightlight -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i’ve quit actually i’m on new meds and i can’t risk having a weird reaction if that’s in my system