And how did you handle it?
2007-06-29 14:51:53 · 10 answers · asked by clarklhc 3 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Were You a caregiver?
2007-06-29 15:15:49 · update #1
Yes,my sister and my dad and in both cases I was what one would consider "caregiver". Not something you ever get over, something that definately changes you at your core. I have a profound new respect for life and it's fragility. I keep those I love closer than ever and try not to take not even a moment for granted. I used to hear people say those very words and always thought they sounded corny, they aren't corny when you know exactly what they mean. I find that in the oddest places I see traces of those I lost in people I don't even know. For example, my dad who I lost just three months ago to complications of Diabetes, I see this gentleman in a grocery store from behind, he has the same gait to his walk that my dad had, stopped me in my tracks and made my breath catch in my throat. I see people with certain symptoms that remind me of my dad's illnesses or my sister's and I have to get away. Sounds horrible but I feel that if I don't I am going to fall apart.
2007-06-29 15:46:33 · answer #1 · answered by hibicent 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes twice both of cancer...very bad and sad way to die. They suffered for a long time and then toward the end was on so many meds for pain that they were basically in a coma until death. Just have to realize that people die and you cant do anything about it. Was sad for a while but over time things get better.
2007-06-29 22:01:28 · answer #2 · answered by bionicgameplayer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No but I am watching my Uncle die a slow death of cancer of the lung and colon please of you smoke quit I dont know you but I dont want you to suffer like him he has no kids and is not married we are the care givers he has 4 months left they are trying to bye more time through chemo hes already taken radiation but we are watching him steadily decline each day hes only just turned 55 and was told in May and it hurts hes been like my father hes always been good to me my dad hasnt ever been the dad he should have been
2007-06-29 22:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by Un-Happy Gilmore 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom....she was ill for several years before her death. She died one night and I was with her. It was very scary. The ambulance came and took her to the hospital and then eventually the Dr. came out and said there was nothing else they could do. I was very close to my mom. She died 18 years ago and I still miss her. I have a family of my own now and try to pass on the things that she taught me to my own daughter. It was the saddest night of my life.
2007-06-30 02:52:05 · answer #4 · answered by lolo lala 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
More than I care to recall - I survived the 80's. I still miss the people that are gone and remember their kindness and wisdom. I try to share that with others so that a part of them will live on.
2007-06-29 21:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my baby sister, She was very ill and I was at the hospital with my parents. I was just a child but remember it very clearly-a very sad memory.
2007-06-30 07:35:19 · answer #6 · answered by VelvetRose 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes...it was sad. I prayed for him...i wished he go to heaven and his family heal from grief.
2007-06-29 22:20:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes I did
twice
and its not easy any time
you have to learn to adapt, change, to get on with your own life without going insane
2007-06-29 21:55:09 · answer #8 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Noooooooooooooooooo. i never had anyone die who I knew. Weird huh???
2007-06-29 23:07:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i was rather detached.
2007-06-30 02:59:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋