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I know I cannot change her refusal to face reality (she will not let us call hospice for support even though many providers have explained and spoken to her about this) yet I wish she could reconcile her life and come to a place of peace. Any suggestions?
NancyH
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Jan 2, 2012
Aren't there different stages of grief? Isn't 'denial' one of those levels? If so, then that could explain her not wanting to throw in the towel so to speak. At some point she'll have to admit that cancer has beaten her. My mom died this last April of cancer too, so I get it.
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Carol72156
Jan 3, 2012
Maybe the best thing you can do is allow your mother-in-law to process this information at her own rate and in her own way ..... and listen when or if she needs someone to talk to.
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