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Are you ok (really, are you)? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by RIP_Cheems@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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This time of year is meant to be filled with joy and family get-togethers, but not everyone has family or anything to be happy about. So are you ok?

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[–] miz_nocturnal@lemmy.ca 21 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Just got the news last week that my dad, who was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer in October, might have 5-7 months left. Plus my mom is slowly dying from COPD. I’m trying to stay positive and spend what might be the last Christmas we get with them. But to say I’m not feeling the happy new year vibes is an understatement. Only death and more depression coming in 2024.

[–] RIP_Cheems@lemmy.world 10 points 10 months ago

I'm sorry for you. Spend what time you have left with them, make memories, it's better to have loved them than not at all. I wish you the best.