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There seems to be some issues with posting messages/new threads at the moment. I've just had an email from Ted to post this one. - Tash
Hello all
dont visit here very often, but was asked by one of my sisters what the stages where and came to look it up. Would now put mum in stage 7 (though i am sure there are more to follow....this is just based on the document in the start of this thread.
I have a question, that probably cant be answered in black or white, and will almost certainely sound quite harsh and cold, but im going to ask anyway
"barring any accidents, falls etc, how much longer will we have with mum." I will admit i do not want her to leave us, but nor do i want to see her spending a long time suffering in silence being fed, changed and all sorts while she just sits there. It's no quality of life for her, or Dad. Who is in his 70s.
there i've said it, just being honest, and i ask you good people in the hope that you dont find my reason for asking too harsh or without feeling. Please believe me that it is because of my love for my family that i need to have some idea of what lies ahead now.
thank you
peace and love
TED
There seems to be some issues with posting messages/new threads at the moment. I've just had an email from Ted to post this one. - Tash
Hello all
dont visit here very often, but was asked by one of my sisters what the stages where and came to look it up. Would now put mum in stage 7 (though i am sure there are more to follow....this is just based on the document in the start of this thread.
I have a question, that probably cant be answered in black or white, and will almost certainely sound quite harsh and cold, but im going to ask anyway
"barring any accidents, falls etc, how much longer will we have with mum." I will admit i do not want her to leave us, but nor do i want to see her spending a long time suffering in silence being fed, changed and all sorts while she just sits there. It's no quality of life for her, or Dad. Who is in his 70s.
there i've said it, just being honest, and i ask you good people in the hope that you dont find my reason for asking too harsh or without feeling. Please believe me that it is because of my love for my family that i need to have some idea of what lies ahead now.
thank you
peace and love
TED