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Hi everyone I’m new here! But my dad has stage 4 kidney cancer! He’s stuck home Bored and fed up! I’d like to find local help and support in terms of social activities for him! ....
Gingerkel 2 years ago
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Our crushed World.
Hi there,My name is Helen from South Wales, I am 48 years old and my husband (who I have been with since I was 16 years old) has just been diagnosed with Terminal Pancreatic Cancer this week.He has been in and out of Hospital the past year with acute Pancreatitis ....
Dollaphant 2 years ago
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Music for Healing
Hi there, I am a singer songwriter and I lost my Mum to cancer 6 years ago. she was my inspiration, taught me how to play guitar and told me to follow my dreams! It has been incredible hard to deal with but music has been my catharsis... Since then I've ....
Sunflower4 2 years ago
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My partner died
My partner of 10 years died 8 weeks ago and I'm struggling to cope without her, I can't believe she's gone and I'm struggling, i miss her so much it hurts ....
Shazza18 2 years ago
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Mum
Mum finally came home , she managed to hold on for two weeks, then passed away at home surrounded by her family. She had a difficult and painful death, and I will be forever traumatised by what I experienced watching her go through it. I can't believe that In this ....
Nicci1969 2 years ago
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Mother's Day
Special days can evoke a whole range of emotions whether you or your family are affected by a terminal illness or if you have lost a loved one. Events, such as Mother’s Day, may be a chance to celebrate the ones you love and/or remember the loved ones you have ....
Angharad 2 years ago
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Supporting you in 2019
Hello everyone<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> We just wanted to send a message to you all to say that whatever your circumstances, we hope that you managed to have a peaceful Christmas and New Year.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Here at the Support Line we have been especially busy over the festive period and 2019 looks ....
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Brigette 2 years ago
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Sharing ways to cope this Christmas
We just wanted to take the time to thank everybody who has contributed to our Community for doing so, and to share some tips on coping over the Christmas period.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p><!---->· <!---->Please be kind to yourself, whether you or a family member are living with a terminal illness.<o:p></o:p><!---->· <!---->Try not to ....
Support 3 years ago
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How can we support each other at Christmas?
Hello, my name is Bonnie and I am a new member of the Support Line team here at Marie Curie. Before joining the Support Line I worked in another area of the charity. I thoroughly enjoy working for Marie Curie, and look forward to working more directly with the people ....
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Bonnie 3 years ago
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A place to share...
Hello, I’m Claire and I’ve worked on the Support Line since not long after we opened in 2015. As a Support Line Officer, I’m here to help support people that are affected by any terminal illness. A large part of what I do is trying to ensure that people have the ....
Clare 3 years ago
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