Azaylia Cain

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I can’t stop thinking about this poor little girl. My heart hurts for her family. I know she’s not the only child fighting a life threatening illness but she’s all I’ve thought about today.

Sorry if this post upsets anybody that is familiar with this little girl.

The ‘I think this could be it comment’ was utterly disgusting and crass and I don’t even want to comment on it so me saying this is nothing to do with defending that.

But I don’t see what is inherently wrong with people having this discussion thread to talk about how it’s made them feel. This is Mumsnet, a forum mainly consisting of parents, and seeing a child in this situation has naturally hit some people very hard and they may not feel comfortable talking about it with their families. I was a wreck after the Sophie Lancaster case, she was an adult who was murdered but she reminded me so much of my sister and the whole thing made me extremely depressed and yet I couldn’t articulate it to anybody. Nobody, absolutely nobody has even suggested that their sadness at the situation is remotely comparable to the family’s. It’s one thing to be talking about how you’re sitting around waiting for updates which I agree is distasteful, but I really can’t see the problem with saying “Ashley has posted this” and talking about it without speculation.

The parents made the conscious choice to share Azaylia’s illness with the world. They clearly want her to touch people’s hearts and I highly doubt they’ve got any space in their emotions to be offended that some people are apparently being ‘competitively sad’ and ‘undermining’ their grief as her parents. All of you emotion police going on about which level of emotion is and isn’t appropriate when talking about a dying child ought to be utterly ashamed of yourselves.

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@bruffin then please sweetheart, don’t stay. It’s ok to not click on threads you don’t want to be a part of and you definitely don’t need to find the energy or take time out of your busy day to comment.

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I'm broken meeeeehn lorrrd

@ferryblue

The ‘I think this could be it comment’ was utterly disgusting and crass and I don’t even want to comment on it so me saying this is nothing to do with defending that.

But I don’t see what is inherently wrong with people having this discussion thread to talk about how it’s made them feel. This is Mumsnet, a forum mainly consisting of parents, and seeing a child in this situation has naturally hit some people very hard and they may not feel comfortable talking about it with their families. I was a wreck after the Sophie Lancaster case, she was an adult who was murdered but she reminded me so much of my sister and the whole thing made me extremely depressed and yet I couldn’t articulate it to anybody. Nobody, absolutely nobody has even suggested that their sadness at the situation is remotely comparable to the family’s. It’s one thing to be talking about how you’re sitting around waiting for updates which I agree is distasteful, but I really can’t see the problem with saying “Ashley has posted this” and talking about it without speculation.

The parents made the conscious choice to share Azaylia’s illness with the world. They clearly want her to touch people’s hearts and I highly doubt they’ve got any space in their emotions to be offended that some people are apparently being ‘competitively sad’ and ‘undermining’ their grief as her parents. All of you emotion police going on about which level of emotion is and isn’t appropriate when talking about a dying child ought to be utterly ashamed of yourselves.

Beautifully said ❤️

RIP little one

absolute shame on anyone on here looking for a bun fight.

My heart breaks for her parents What an imprint she has had on so many in such short time

I think this thread should be pulled now. The people who have argued on here are just shameful.

RIP little angel.

Rip beautiful little angel 👼🏼🌈

How tragic that people still don't understand that others experience grief in different ways. A young baby has died from a horrific disease and all you have to say is that we're over-reacting? Shame on you. Saying a comment is crass and then being so nasty to people who are upset? Classy.

Also, some of us don't speak English as a first language, so your interpretation of our words might just be incorrect. What a thought.

I don't even care about anyone picking on this thread. For the rest of the day I will be thinking of Azaliya and her family. We all knew this was the outcome but it feels so definite now and it's hard to accept. She was too young and beautiful.
I hope her parents can rest and come to terms with their emotions now that they've been keeping aside so they could give Azaliya the best of them.
The way they made every single second and day special for her makes me so so happy. I will always remember the last few days where they posted her waving her little hand and dancing. Even though she was unwell, everyone for a second forgot and focused on that happy moment. This is what it means to be smiling through the storm. Well done to her amazing amazing parents and family. You are golden

RIP darling girl, I hope you are in peace, and I am so sorry that life dealt you this cruel hand.
The unfairness of life seems overwhelming at the moment.

Such a shame this thread has been ruined, people are not “obsessed” or “vultures” they are concerned about a beautiful baby girl who’s story they’ve become invested in.
I do think this thread should be pulled now as I’d hate Ashley, Saffiya or another family member to stumble across it either now or in the future and read these comments. There should be nothing but love on here for that beautiful little girl.
She’s certainly made a huge impact on my life and has changed the way I’ve viewed things as others have said.
Azalyia you were too precious for this earth, fly high angel. 🤍

RIP little lion, a true fighter who has made me a better and more patient parent and person. I hope her parents can find the strength to get through this somehow🧡

Poor, poor darling little baby and her family. Such a cruel disease. May she sleep peacefully.
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I can’t stop crying.. ffs such a cruel cruel world.

Oh the little darling. Her suffering is over. 💔

Such sad news. Thoughts are very much with Azaylia and her amazing parents. Such a beautiful family, life is so unfair.

For me, this thread was a way of showing my support, particularly for her incredible parents. I hate the way this thread has been ruined by people questioning it. One comment was worded disgustingly, don’t imply we are all like that.

Back to the only thing that matters, Azaylia. Rest in peace champ.

RIP to that darling baby Azaylia.

Every parents worst nightmare and they've handled it with dignity, grace and compassion. What utter heroes.

RIP princess

My heart just broke and I didn’t even know this beautiful girl- I cannot fathom what her amazing parents are going through.
You were the ultimate champ baby girl- rest in peace warrior - you touched more hearts than most achieve in a lifetime!

What will Azaylia's followers do now? It is clear that her story has affected people a great deal. Some will sit there crying, making it all about themselves. Others will simply forget all about it until the next one comes along. A third option would be to do something to help support childhood cancer research in the hope that children in the future don't have to suffer.

RIP angel, you fought hard and made everyone proud.

RIP Azaylia and sending love to her family 🧡