Hi Mary09
I'm glad to hear you have your sons to talk with. Unless you go through loss of a loved one or
is experiencing losing someone , people can empathize and feel for you but really do not know the
emotional rollercoaster one experience. We all grow up thinking life is grand etc until something
terrible happens and then we feel all these emotions. To bad as a child we did not get the education at school on how to deal with certain feelings and experiences. I had a good education and have dealt with all types of people and their personalities. Like many of you, I feel confused, angry, loss, sad etc. and I try to keep most of my emotions to myself. I do not want to upset my
Mom, she knows she is dying and has accepted it. I have accepted that fact she is dying but I
fighting the emotions I have inside. Finding work ,hobbies, etc helps myself keep my emotions
intake. It may help others to keep themself somewhat occuppied , so they are not always thinking of the illness, etc. Society is just starting to recognize people of all cultures, sex and age have
mental issues. Living with a loved one who is ill certain plays on our heart strings as well as our
physic. Just knowing I'm not the only one in life struggling with my emotions over my family member.. Take time for yourself, even If it's to have a cup of tea or have a bubble bath. Reflect
on how your love one has braught joy into your life! I sit and listen to my Mom's stories, over and over, day after day. One day I will not be able to hear them, so I cherish the time I have now.
God bless and thank you for lending an ear and heart. Country Pumkin