shirls 9 years ago
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Just found out my partner has few weeks left, he will be going into a hospice early next week.. everything is moving too fast and i feel lost and helpless
Support 9 years ago
Hi Shirls,
Finding out your loved one won’t be with you for long is
naturally distressing and hard to cope with, it is completely normal for you to
feel that things are moving too fast. You are likely to feel many different
emotions, which may fluctuate quickly and at some points you may experience
several feelings at once.
Talking to people about
what you are feeling and how you are coping can help you to start to process
the information and to feel more in control of the situation. We have some ways
to help you cope
If you’re able to, try to take some time to care for
yourself as well as being there for your partner. Again we have lots of
information on the website under the banner of being there for
someone with a terminal illness which may help to guide you through some of the
challenges you may well face.
If you feel that you need to speak to somebody you could
always call myself or one of my colleagues on Marie Curie Support Line. We are
here to listen and available Monday-Friday from 09:00am to 17:00 pm on 0800 090
2309.
Hope this helps,
Brigette
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