Caring for parents
Hi Becky. I'm sorry you're going through this especailly heading into the holiday season and approaching the anniversay date of losing your Mom.
My Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer last November and died December 23rd. I had been to see my folks a week earlier and as soon as I got home, booked another flight to go back. Being Xmas, you know what the airlines are like. My wife was able to get me a seat on a sold out flight that allowed me to get to the hospital an hour before he passed. My sister and I were able to be with him when he died. We had been talking about family times and our wonderful upbringing when he simply stopped breathing.
Dealing with aging parents is tough - your Dad is fortunate to have had your help!
Now, my reason for sharing this is that after my Dad died, I started drinking more. And more. It took almost a full year for me to get a grip on things but here I am today, 4 days AF, proud of that, and I find comfort in this site and the folks who have been very helpful. Be aware that there may be additional stress on you, don't fall back on AL, rather lean on your buddies here.
All the best. Sending you a big hug!
Russ
Hi Becky. I'm sorry you're going through this especailly heading into the holiday season and approaching the anniversay date of losing your Mom.
My Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer last November and died December 23rd. I had been to see my folks a week earlier and as soon as I got home, booked another flight to go back. Being Xmas, you know what the airlines are like. My wife was able to get me a seat on a sold out flight that allowed me to get to the hospital an hour before he passed. My sister and I were able to be with him when he died. We had been talking about family times and our wonderful upbringing when he simply stopped breathing.
Dealing with aging parents is tough - your Dad is fortunate to have had your help!
Now, my reason for sharing this is that after my Dad died, I started drinking more. And more. It took almost a full year for me to get a grip on things but here I am today, 4 days AF, proud of that, and I find comfort in this site and the folks who have been very helpful. Be aware that there may be additional stress on you, don't fall back on AL, rather lean on your buddies here.
All the best. Sending you a big hug!
Russ
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