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Feeling guilty after losing my brother from cancer
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Hi Shuh,
I’m deeply sorry for the loss of your brother. I’ve read your post and your feelings sound very raw and intense. There is so much to process...
I feel you’re hurting and carrying very heavy feelings in your heart. I realise my words can’t really erase any of that, but I am here reading along and hoping to be able to offer some small comfort...I’m thinking of you.
Kindness and care,
Pepper
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Hi Shuh
Welcome to bb.
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. I can tell from your words and heroic actions that you loved him very much and that you did your best to help and comfort him.
You were thrust into a very challenging situation and you made the best decisions you could with the information you had at the time. That is all anyone could have done.
You are not responsible for your brother's death, my friend. Cancer is responsible. And cancer is a relentless, cruel adversary.
I am not a doctor but I have lost people I love to cancer and I know what it can do. I don't believe there was anything you could have done differently to change things.
Please try not to look back, judging yourself so harshly. I am sure your brother would not want you to suffer more than you already have. Let it go. Remember your brother's life, not his death.
If you can't do that alone, please speak with your GP or a grief counsellor. I suggest you make a double appointment to talk to your GP.
Kind thoughts to you
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Hi Shuh,
My deepest condolences over the passing of your brother. Cancer affects almost everyone in one way or another, whether directly or indirectly and I want you to know that it can be a formidable force - something you are not to blame for. Cancer does not discriminate, cancer is cancer. As horrible as it is.
I understand your emotions are raw right now and it's all part of the grieving process, but try not to listen to much to your thoughts at this time. Grief has a way of turning into guilt and 'what ifs' but the main thing is your brother absolutely would not want you feeling this way and if there is one thing he could tell you right now it would be that. He knew and in time you will know that you did the absolute best you could and that's all that he would have expected of you.
You sound like an incredibly caring individual, but you are not Superman, and cancer is an insidious disease that holds many victims - something you are not responsible for. Be sure to get in touch with a counsellor or psychologist with special training in loss and grief - we too are here for you.
Sending you love and light.
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