admin 1 year ago

We understand that today is a difficult day for you, Keith. Would you like to give us a call later today to chat it through? You're also welcome to chat to us about how you're feeling here on the Online Community. We're open until 6pm today 💛

keithphillips2 1 year ago

i just can not cope anymore my wife was cremated a day before our anniversary and they are delivering her ashes on Christmas eve they know how to kick when your down

Claire 1 year ago

Hello Keith.

Anniversaries and Christmas can understandably be really difficult times when you are grieving. I’m really sorry to read that you have also had to cope with the cremation being on your anniversary and now face having your wife’s ashes brought to you on Christmas Eve. I appreciate that we have said this before but if you feel unable to keep yourself safe, please know it is ok to seek immediate help using one of the options we have shared previously.

If you need a listening ear, the Support Line is open over the weekend 10am to 4pm 💛 

keithphillips2 1 year ago

will tomorrow  is the day she comes home .just ashes not the person i loved for many years so i will put a brave face on over christmas then find away i can join her in the new year why has cancer not just took one life it has kill a family with out there mom and wife and sister

admin 1 year ago

Keith, we can hear how difficult tomorrow is going to be for you. Our Support Line is here if you would like to talk about how you are feeling. Tomorrow we are open from 10:00am until 16:00 pm 

We are concerned about your well being Keith and would once again want to share details of how you can get support. Are your family or GP aware of the feelings you are having?

If you feel unable to keep yourself safe, please know it is ok to seek immediate help. If you’re in the UK, you can do this by: 

•         going to any hospital A&E department (sometimes known as the emergency department)

•         call 999 and ask for an ambulance if you can't get to A&E

•         ask someone else to contact 999 for you or take you to A&E immediately

If you need some support right now, but don't want to go to A&E, here are some other options for you to try: 

•         contact the Samaritans on freephone 116 123, they're open 24 hours and are there to listen

•         contact your GP for an emergency appointment or the out of hours team

We have also previously shared that if you feel unable to reach out to your GP for support, that we may be able to help you with this. You can email your full name, date of birth, address and surgery details to support@mariecurie.org.uk. Please do not share this information on the Online Community.