I have lost my precious son, age 26, due to cancer. I have delayed my own cancer treatment to support my son and I have not told him that my cancer is back again. I can deal with my own cancer journey but I can’t cope with my son’s death. I am really struggling and it may help me to find a group in Exeter to meet people in person who are going through the same pain.
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I’m so sorry for your loss .
Please check out The Compassionate Friends website . They run support groups around the UK. They tend to be once a month .
If you email them they will put you In touch with whoever runs your local one .
xx
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Thank you so much Tilly.
I have sent an email and hope that I will find a group to connect with as I will need someone to talk to who can truly understand what I am going through and I don’t feel so lonely.
I’m sure they will get back to you soon .
I think support groups are a good thing .
In the meantime chat on here as much as you like .
Someone will always reply .
You are not alone .
xx
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Hello @Myheartisbroken ,
I can see that you’re new to the community. I hope you find it to be a support to you, but I am so sorry for the loss of your son that brings you here.
You say you are feeling like life is a real struggle right now. What you are managing with your own treatment and your grief must be so very difficult for you. I wanted to share some sources of support that might help you right now.
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Child Bereavement UK support families with the loss of a child. They also support bereaved children. You can call their helpline on 0800 02 888 40.
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The Compassionate Friends support families who have lost a child of any age. You can call them on 0345 123 2304
Sue Ryder also has some resources which can help you cope with grief.
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Our Grief Guide self-help platform which has information, resources and advice to help you through your grief
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Our Grief Coach text service, which sends you personalised text support via SMS
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Our free Online Bereavement Counselling which is held via video chat
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Our Bereavement Information pages which can walk you through what you are going through.
You may also be interested in At a Loss. They help people to find bereavement support close to home (if available) - https://www.ataloss.org/Pages/FAQs/Category/organisations-that-can-help?Take=24.
Thank you again for sharing – please keep reaching out and know that you are not alone.
Take care,
Alex
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