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My grandpa's really sick

 

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My grandpa is sick with lung cancer. Whenever I go to his house, all I can think about is that he is going to die soon.


I try to spend as much time as I can with him but it's hard.


Hey babe, I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa. Dealing with a sick family member can be really hard and I'm sure every girl out here can relate to you in some way or another.


Find comfort in your fam

It's great that you're spending as much time as possible with him. I know it's hard to see him sick, but being surrounded by family members probably eases your grandpa's pain more than you know. You should talk to your parents, siblings or aunts and uncles about how you're feeling and ask them how they're dealing with this. It helps when you can let some of your emotions out AND hear that other peeps feel the same way. Talking to them can help you understand his cancer better, too. It's good to know what to expect with his illness and to be prepared for what may or may not come.


Get happy with gramps

Focus on the positives. Next time you see your grandpa, talk about some of your favorite memories you've shared. Just be there for him. You don't have to be super-serious and nervous around him, just have fun and enjoy being with him. Maybe you could pack some cards and play a few rounds of a favorite game or let him teach you a new one if he's up to it. Take some pictures with him and the rest of your fam so you have those memories forever.


Just stick close to him and your family. Stay strong and you'll be able to get through this. Remember the girlies on GL are always here if you wanna talk.


-Katie S.

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POSTED ON 11/14/2009 7:00:00 AM

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I feel so sorry for you.when i as baby granpa passed away of cancer and it was 20 min after my left to albany from the Hostipal.I love him so much.He was there when I was born but he not here watch me grow up as his very first granddaughter!

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by daddygirl on 9/10/2010 4:41:18 PM

 
 

I'm sorry about your grandfather. I know how hard it is to deal with someone you love when you know the outcome of their situation. I really feel for you. xoxo

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I sort of have the same sitch...
My grandmother had throat cancer and went through a lot of radiation. they thought it was gone but it turned out the radiation did nothing. She went through so much pain and it didn't help at all. Now, if she doesn't get surgery and only does chemo, she will most likely live only 1-2 years. But- if she does do the surgery then she'd have to live with tubes and not be able to swallow or anything like that. Even then, most patients don't live past 5 years. That + a few other loss issues = a very stressed, occasionaly depressed me. I'm just afraid for her and I don't like talking to my parents or friends about things like this. Any advice with how to cope?

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by GeziRose96 on 2/12/2010 10:23:54 PM

 
 

mY GRANDPA IS 58 YEARS OLD AND HAS A BROKEN BACK AND HE HAD SURGERY ON IT AND HAS SCREWS IN IT. eVERY TIME HE COMES OVER i FEEL BAD BECAUSE WHEN HE BENDS OVER IT HURTS AND HE SAYS OOH AHH,MY BACK AND HE ALSO SMOKES. i TRIED TELLING HIM ABOUT SMOKING BUT HE SAYS HE KNOWS AND THAT IT IS HARD TO QUIT. aNY aDVICE???

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by vpk1998 on 1/28/2010 8:33:58 PM

 
 

I know what your going through. Almost 3 years ago, my grandpa was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. I hated seeing him like that. He was in and out of the hospital all the time. They told us he probably had 5 months to live. It turned out he only had 2. It crushed us all when we found out. I remember being in the car ride, going out to see him, when my step-dad told me he passed away. I was trying to act like a big girl and not to cry. But, I didn't last long. I normally didn't cry in front of my family because I thought it would make my grandma sad. So I cried when ever I was alone. It's been almost 3 years now, I still get very emotional on the day he died. I still cry about it all the time. Reading these stories make me cry to. I hope your grandpa stays with you for a long time.

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by VampireGirl97 on 12/29/2009 9:05:30 PM

 
 

MOD!!!!
ok so iwent 2 a party and this girls wouldeen't keep flashin or trying to flash her younger sis, in fronto of us... idk wat 2 do, do i tell my mom or wat, im only 10!!Frown((FrownFrownFrown

 

Hey girl! You can tell your mom if you want , but you should not hang out with them any more if you are not comfortable. 

Eryn G.

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by lolalot on 12/9/2009 3:44:00 PM

 
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