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Tue, 03-27-2007 - 6:53pm
Hi, my mom has pancreatic cancer with a prognosis of about 6-8 more months.  She is confined to bed - she has no leg strenth and can't stand.  I am sole caretaker, with hospice help.  Other than a 79 year old uncle in Texas (we are in RI), there really isn't any other family.  I've gone through hysteria and denial, and I have lots of questions, but tonight my question is about myself.  For a long time I just disregarded my life - it wasn't important right now.  But after seeing my mother have so many regrets and bitterness I realized I don't want to be that way and I've started to realize that I have to continue my life in SOME way.  However, I also feel very selfish.  I've met someone and for all I know it could turn into nothing.  My question is - am I being selfish by pursuing some aspects of my own life now??  Thanks.
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 03-28-2007 - 3:31pm

Hi and welcome to the board.


So sorry Mom is so ill.

Hope everyone has a great Summer!

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