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Fear of the unknown

LCR
LCR CSN Member Posts: 11
in Emotional Support #1

Hi all, my mum is now facing her third surgery to remove secondary brain tumours. She is terrified of dying - how it will happen, what is on the other side etc. Anyone have any suggestions on how to help her face this possibility and try to come to terms with it? Thank you

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  • marshall619
    marshall619 CSN Member Posts: 3
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    could try praying

    My mom has cancer also and i try to help her. I tell her i pray for her a lot and she says that helps.

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  • LCR
    LCR CSN Member Posts: 11
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    marshall619 said:

    could try praying

    My mom has cancer also and i try to help her. I tell her i pray for her a lot and she says that helps.

    Thank you, I'll try that for

    Thank you, I'll try that for her, it's just so hard

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  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom CSN Member Posts: 1,859 Member
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    Your mom

    I am assuming your mother does not have a faith belief?  Does she have a belief in God?

    If not, perhaps a friend who does or a local pastor could visit.  If she is in hospital, the chaplain is skilled in answering just such questions.

    Just recently the Discovery Channel had a series on this you might want to share with your mom.

    I am a Protestant so I would provide a Bible but you know more where your mom's thoughts are.

    Have lifted a prayer for you and your mom.

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  • LCR
    LCR CSN Member Posts: 11
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    Noellesmom said:

    Your mom

    I am assuming your mother does not have a faith belief?  Does she have a belief in God?

    If not, perhaps a friend who does or a local pastor could visit.  If she is in hospital, the chaplain is skilled in answering just such questions.

    Just recently the Discovery Channel had a series on this you might want to share with your mom.

    I am a Protestant so I would provide a Bible but you know more where your mom's thoughts are.

    Have lifted a prayer for you and your mom.

    Thank you noellesmom for your

    Thank you noellesmom for your prayer and other suggestions. Mum isn't really a particular religion/faith which makes it a little difficult! I'll look up the series and suggest we watch it together, could be good for her!

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