I lost my brother 12 weeks ago . He was 49
He died from cancer 13 days after diagnosis . I miss him so much , he was my younger brother , friend and almost like my first child .
I think things are less raw some days and then its like a volcano.
I had physical symptoms of pain …like my heart hurt . I got it checked out and all good . Never expected to feel this physically ill.
Time they say is a healer but cant imagine a day when i think of him and smile , he would have wanted that but its so hard.
I can see you’re new to the community. I hope you find it to be a support to you, but I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother that brings you here.
You are not alone. You might want to reach out to @Janie6. They have also lost their brother to cancer, at the same age. You can read their thread here, where other members whom have lost their brothers share their stories, too:
You may also find these Sue Ryder resources helpful as you cope with grief.
Our Grief Guide self-help platform which has information, resources and advice to help you through your grief
Our Grief Coach text service, which sends you personalised text support via SMS
Thinking of you at this sad and awful time. My story is very similar to yours. I lost my brother aged 49 after a short illness of six weeks x his funeral was last week and it doesnt seem real x I am always here to talk and I understand xxxx Janie x
Im so sorry that we are both in this place .
Its so brutal and makes no sense .
Its been 12 weeks tomorrow for me . I have struggled most days and have read every book on Grief. I began a journal but stopped …
I guess we have to build a life around grief .
He would want me too , but he also knows how much i love him and would understand why its been so hard to
I fought so hard to get him the correct diagnosis …and care.
He eventually got into a sue ryder hospice and had a peaceful passing thanks to them
Thank you for replying to my message xx
Hello Siobhan x thanks for your message x I completely understand and our stories are very similar x my brother Alex was also in a hospice 5 days before he died so suddenly x and I too am feeling pain physically.