I don’t really know how to start this, my mind is all over the place.
About a week ago, we went to the doctor with my mom because she’s been having serious liver problems. After tests and everything, the doctor told us she has less than 2 months to live… and that she’ll likely spend the rest of that time in the hospital. We even asked about a transplant, but they said it’s not going to work.
Right now, I’m basically the only one who fully knows how bad it is. The only other person who was there was my uncle. I haven’t told my brothers or sisters yet, and I keep going back and forth in my head about it. Should I tell them now? Should I wait? I don’t even know what the “right” thing is.
I’m also struggling with what I’m supposed to feel or do. Part of me feels like I should already start grieving, but another part of me is trying to stay strong and just function normally. But how do you even do that when you know someone you love could be gone any time within a set period?
I can’t focus on anything, I feel guilty for even thinking about normal life stuff, and at the same time I feel like I’m going to break if I don’t hold it together.
If anyone has been through something like this… how did you handle it? And should I tell my siblings now?