Comment on Discussion Thread đȘ Wednesday 2 April 2025
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone âš2â© âšweeksâ© ago
Health bit of a downer
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Just went over to pâs help them get ready for their little trip up to the murray.
Bit of a dark chat with mum when we were alone. Sheâs on a shitload of drops and drugs to prevent total blindness amongst other things. Said sheâs sick of it doesnât want to be here anymore. Just an hour before heading on a trip with her buds.
Itâs a bit difficult to know how to go about that conversation.
She has the best care available but itâs pushing her to the limit.
Not after hugs, just saying (as Iâm sure a few of us here already know), it can be a bit confronting even if youâre used to that conversation with others.
Sometimes all you can do is listen
thank you for reading.
Yeah thatâs a really hard one. Not sure I have handled it well when faced with it myself. But listening is the best. Itâs a natural feeling and being open to hearing it means that you can better judge how to help based on whether itâs a passing feeling, depression kicking in, or a genuine desire.
And then come here or to some other safe space and scream and kick and let out your own fears. You are doing good.
Iâm so sorry. Iâve been in that place myself and sometimes all you can do is be there.
Accessibility options might help return a sense of control and help her take her mind off things but itâs really hard to be in that position and hopelessness does kick in.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone âš2â© âšweeksâ© ago
Sometimes all you can do is listen
Yes, sometimes thatâs all you can do. And it matters - matters a lot. She needed you to be there to hear her. It hurts to be there but keep listening. Feels.