Withdrawal

I didn't let anyone know that my sister my best friend died last month of breast cancer. It went to her brain and she had 7 large tumors and numerous small ones. She went for radiation for 14 times and that weekend (she was living with me so I could take care of her) she developed a urinary tract infection that went into the blood and brain. It was touch and to for a week but then we got the worst news to put her in hospice. She lasted 18 days. I miss her so much so if I haven't written so you guys can understand please forgive me. She was only 58 and my baby sister. I love you Annmarie.

Jazzie

Snowbunny,

Thank you so much. You got me through a very hard and scary time. I also take care of my 81 year old mom which makes my pain impossible.

Jazzie

Jazzie, I am so very sorry for the loss of your sister. I couldn't imagine losing my sister (my only sib). And remember that your sis will live forever in the love she left behind.....

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have 6 siblings and I'm the oldest and for some reason that makes me feel responsible for all of them!

I can't imagine losing one of them, it would tear me to pieces.

If it were one of my sisters, I think my comfort would come from the knowledge that she's no longer suffering.

At least you were able to get your medication issues sorted out, so that should help ease some of your physical pain. You're in my thoughts Jazzie. *hugs*

Jazzie,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have a brother who is 8 years older than me and a sister that is 12 years older. So I kinda grew up like an only child.

I'm not really close with them due to our ages, the fact that I was adopted at 3 months old, and they don't deal well with my health issues. I speak with them maybe 3 times a year. Both my parents are gone, other than my hubby and daughter they are my only family. Even though we're not real close I'd be so sad if one of them passed away.

The only thing I can say is each person grieves differently, and it will take as long as you need. Some people assume when your loved one has been gone say 6 months that you should be over your grief. That's just not the case.

Both my parents passed from cancer, did your sister's hospice mention that they offer classes on grief? I know I took a class on it, it helps to share with others that understand how and what you are feeling.

You'll be in y prayers we are all here to listen.

Hugs,
Barbara

Hi Jazzie. Again - I am so sorry for your loss. I just wanted to tell you to please speak with Hospice again about grief counseling (if that's something you're interested in, of course). When I lost my father 4 years ago, I was offered grief counseling through them. It is available for 18 months following the death of a family member. I am in FL - Hospice might offer different services in different areas, I'm not sure. Anyway, just wanted you to know. Please be kind to yourself.......

I am the family baby, with my sibs 14, 12, and 8 years older than I. I am close to the two middles. My sister, twelve eyars older than I, helped raise me and taught me many things. I leaned on her and thought she would always be there.

She died may 12 of. Complications from leukemia.she was 55. I am still wrapping my head around it at times. I wish I had been a better sister in these past five years. I wish a lot of things.

Thoughts to all who mourn loved ones.

Snowbunny,

I use to be married to a guy who was a gambler. He would steal my pills and I would be going through a withdrawal every month. That was 8 years ago. I never remarried after that. I don't trust anyone.
\I have had a terrible 6 months hopefully everything will be better this year (after this unreal snow storm) I never saw this much snow in my life. I use to live in Fl wish I was there.

Jazzie

Jazzie....

I'm so sorry for the recent loss of your sister :(

Glad you got your med situation worked out......

Love, Tina