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Archae

(46,665 posts)
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 08:59 PM Aug 17

I think my sister is dying.

She has multiple health problems, most notably fibromyalgia.

It's killing her, I was never close to her, but my Dad died in 2010, and my Mom died 4 years ago.

I have 4 sisters, and I don't want to lose one.

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I think my sister is dying. (Original Post) Archae Aug 17 OP
I'm sorry, Archae. Diamond_Dog Aug 17 #1
That's just it, she is. Archae Aug 17 #5
... 2naSalit Aug 17 #2
I'm so sorry Archae MaryMagdaline Aug 17 #3
I am so sorry Archae. Sending prayers to both you and your sister. debm55 Aug 17 #4
Hugs Archae. Not an easy time. Srkdqltr Aug 17 #6
I would encourage you to make the most of whatever time your sister might... 3catwoman3 Aug 17 #7
I agree with you. Even though I'm married with a son, sometimes I feel very alone. And I have a long time LauraInLA Aug 18 #12
Sorry Archae, I've lost two siblings in the last year and a half captain queeg Aug 17 #8
That is tough. Hugs. LoisB Aug 17 #10
Oh, I am so sorry Archae. Please try to give her as many hugs as you can. LoisB Aug 17 #9
Oh, dear! So sorry, Archae. electric_blue68 Aug 18 #11
I'm so sorry. LauraInLA Aug 18 #13
I'm so sorry... Phentex Aug 18 #14
That's A Shame ProfessorGAC Aug 18 #15
Archae............ Upthevibe Aug 18 #16
I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking of you, your sister and your family. HeartsCanHope Aug 18 #17
I'm so sorry. area51 Aug 18 #18

Archae

(46,665 posts)
5. That's just it, she is.
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 09:06 PM
Aug 17

She's in horrible pain, and wants to die.

She won't kill herself, but I really feel for her.

2naSalit

(90,883 posts)
2. ...
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 09:05 PM
Aug 17


When my parents were done having kids I had four sisters, only have the two youngest left. I'll be the next to go, I'm a bit older than them.

Hope you are able to do and say what you need to before she goes.

3catwoman3

(25,026 posts)
7. I would encourage you to make the most of whatever time your sister might...
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 09:08 PM
Aug 17

...have left, if possible, and to cherish all your sisters.

I was the older of 2 kids. My brother died way too young at only 23, in a scuba diving trip that went awry. I wish there had been more of us. My dad made it to 90 in 2011, and my mom to 98, by 2020.

Being the last one oleft of my family of origin sucks. The hardest part is not being able to share memories with anyone.

LauraInLA

(988 posts)
12. I agree with you. Even though I'm married with a son, sometimes I feel very alone. And I have a long time
Sun Aug 18, 2024, 01:29 AM
Aug 18

to go, probably; my last sister died in 2019, when I was 49. I really don’t like thinking about missing them all for 30 years.

I’m so sorry you’re going through this, too.

captain queeg

(11,596 posts)
8. Sorry Archae, I've lost two siblings in the last year and a half
Sat Aug 17, 2024, 09:17 PM
Aug 17

One brother, one sister, both older than me. They both suffered a lot. I don’t know how it is nowadays for palliative care, they seem to have made it harder to get strong medicine. But I think at least with hospice they can bring the strong stuff.

electric_blue68

(16,869 posts)
11. Oh, dear! So sorry, Archae.
Sun Aug 18, 2024, 12:48 AM
Aug 18

My parents are gone '08 & '11. Only have one sister who I love very much, and like alot. I'm the older 71, she's 67. I hope we have many more years together.

Maybe you can create a few special times together.

Have a acquaintence who's got fibromyalga so I have a glimpse into it's difficulty.

ProfessorGAC

(68,460 posts)
15. That's A Shame
Sun Aug 18, 2024, 02:42 PM
Aug 18

My wife lost her brother in April. So, we have recent experience in that area.
It can be tough.
Take care!

Upthevibe

(8,821 posts)
16. Archae............
Sun Aug 18, 2024, 05:24 PM
Aug 18

I'm so sorry.

I have Fibromyalgia. Somehow at the very beginning of 2017 (Jan) I discovered Kratom. It literally saved my life.

I had been taking all kinds of pain meds and was an addict to be out of the pain and also for the high. I honest to God have no idea how I discovered Kratom. It has completely alleviated the pain I experience from Fibromyalgia. I take six capsule in the morning and six in the afternoon (on a full stomach)....

Kratom: A Beginners Guide to Kratom
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In the West, independent studies have been conducted to prove its worth as a herbal medicine. There is proof that kratom is, indeed, a plant with multiple benefits.



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