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Just wanting a bit of sympathy.

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ginandnappies · 02/11/2018 22:09

Posting here for traffic, sorry.

I'm not going to go too much into detail because it might be outing, but I'm just so bloody sad.

A very elderly member of my family is pretty ill. She's been a constant in my life, an absolute legend. Up until a few weeks ago she was doing everything for herself. Now we've been told the fucking big C has came and is pretty much taking over.

I've never had to deal with this before, and I'm currently sitting with a gin and a very moody partner after a silly argument (he's sulking in the bedroom).

Love and kisses welcome. I need it!

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notsurewhatshappening · 02/11/2018 22:11

Hand hold for you OP. Sorry his has happened to your relative Flowers

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ginandnappies · 02/11/2018 22:12

@notsurewhatshappening thank you :( I just feel so bloody sad. She's unreal. Over 100 and just taking it in her stride.

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RayRayBidet · 02/11/2018 22:12

Sorry to hear that op, that's just shit really Flowers for you.

ScreamingValenta · 02/11/2018 22:13

No advice to offer but sending you sympathy to go with your Gin. I hope you and your partner can make it up as it sounds like you need some real-life hugs and kisses.

MalcolmsBrokenWalrusMoneybox · 02/11/2018 22:13

I'm very sorry op, massive keyboard hug ((((())))))Flowers

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ginandnappies · 02/11/2018 22:15

I'm crying already guys. I love Mumsnet for this. Gets a bad hype but people just need to look at this and see how helpful it is. (Gin makes me emotional). Thank you all. I can't stop thinking about her, lying in a bed. It's not her. She's strong, she's taught me everything I know! I'm so lucky I got her for this amount of time. Lots of people don't have that I guess.

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DramaAlpaca · 02/11/2018 22:17

I'm sorry to hear this.

Have a big, squishy

RayRayBidet · 02/11/2018 22:19

We're always here for you Wink

Aintnothingbutaheartache · 02/11/2018 22:22

Ah gin so very sorry. It’s very hard to see someone we love going down hill.
Think about the good things if you can.
A wonderful life that you shared.
You’re right about gin though, makes me very teary😢
Take care x

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ginandnappies · 02/11/2018 22:43

Thank you all. Watching Ambulance on iPlayer which I think ain't helping. It's rubbish isn't it? I'm just thankful I've never had to deal with this before and I'm 26. She is unbelievable. Had multiple grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Means so much you guys are all here. Thank you again x

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Bubba1234 · 02/11/2018 22:48

She sounds pretty amazing xx

Forgotmycoat · 02/11/2018 23:03

You were blessed to have had this wonderful strong woman in your life. I really hope she is comfortable. She knows you all loved her. That's a life well lived in my book.
Hugs xxx

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ginandnappies · 02/11/2018 23:16

She is amazing and very comfortable where she is. She's happy and ready. Makes me slightly more accepting for now. Boyfriend still being a total arse, men.  thank you all again x

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Olderbyaminute · 04/11/2018 01:10

How terrible! Must be such a shock! So sorry.

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