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In reply to the discussion: I am dying. [View all]Bernardo de La Paz
(50,917 posts)125. Sorry for you about your conditon
Anger is a very understandable, natural response, but anger will not help anybody, least of all you.
Forgive yourself, forgive your condition, do the best you can letting go of the self-destructive anger as soon as you can. Perhaps replace it with cold determination to do as much of that "too much to do" as you can. I'm sure even Norman Lear dying at 101 had more to do. We all do. We all get more done without anger. Anger is partially motivating and partially dulls our primary tool, intellect. On balance, cold determination gets more done.
Best wishes.
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I'm a big fan of hospice care and both my parents were lucky enough to be cared for
summer_in_TX
Dec 2023
#117
So sorry to read....I'm 70 and I know I've got a limited amount of time left on my clock.
OAITW r.2.0
Dec 2023
#37
Find out what your options are. Consider a second opinion at a comprehensive center.
JohnSJ
Dec 2023
#77
Heartache to hear that. In my mind you are connected to my mother's cousin Muriel.
lostnfound
Dec 2023
#89
All our love Muriel. I hold out hope and offer a big DU hug at this time.
Evolve Dammit
Dec 2023
#101
It is something one can't do unless one has lived. I trust and hope that you have lived well and will have peace...
NNadir
Dec 2023
#112
I am so very sorry, murielm! My heart goes out to you and your loved ones.
LaMouffette
Dec 2023
#128