Lost my sister to Cancer.

Losing a sibling
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Hi, i’ve just joined. I lost my sister to cancer in September 2024. I’m still struggling. I’m always tearful and it’s effecting me at work. There is a long waiting list for counselling, so need something short term. I saw this community on Google and thought i’d give it a go. I’m trying to look for support groups in my area, but so far, haven’t found anything.

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Hi Kimberley. I’m so sorry to hear about your Sister. I lost my Sister in December 2024 and understand the sadness you feel, it’s so heavy. I’ve tried looking for groups locally too but haven’t found any yet. I function day to day ok but the loss hasn’t gotten easier, in fact I think I’m struggling more now than when my Sister first passed away. I hope you have people around you who are supportive. Take care.

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Is there a reason for support in your area rather than anywhere that you need. I’m from the US and have found support often and globally including here. Very sorry to know you are grieving and hope you find what you need to get through this.

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I’m nervous as I’m new to the community. I lost my sister through cancer. I’m struggling to get by every day. I have good days and bad days. I have regrets and wishing that I could have done more. I feel a failure as a Nurse I should have picked up the symptoms early. Some days im angry with her for dying. Some days I’m glad she doesn’t have to go through the horrible painful treatment. I tried to avoid seeing her at her worst because I wanted to be left with the good memories only but she needed me to be there on her last 2 weeks. The pain and memories of watching her in so much pain is more unbearable now and it has taken away all the good memories I had with her. Will I ever accept her leaving me behind ? NO. I was fortunate enough to get counselling provided from work as an NHS member of staff. Sorry to hear that you’re struggling to get counselling. Keep going back to your GP please don’t give up

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Hi Kimberly,

I’m so sorry for your beloved loss, I also lost my sister to cancer in September 2024 as well, she was only 3 months away from turning 30. Nothing ever gets easy and those who never been through it will never understand the pain, devastation and trauma and it’s something no family should ever have to go through. All we can do is continue our loved ones name and legacy and forever keep them proud as they’re always watching us from heaven.