Re: stage iv cervical cancer

Again, it really doesn't matter what all of the opinions are - it only matters what your mother wants to do - since she opted for the chemo originally - she probably will put her faith in the doctors. Since it has gone as far as it has, you probably need to let her follow through with the course she started on.

The challenge for you is that you need to recognize the fact that she has a right to make her own choices. If those choices lead to her death, then you have to be at peace with the fact that you did all you could to love her and care for her. This is one of the hardest lessons for each of us to learn when we understand that this could have been avoided. We have to realize that everyone is at a different place on their journey - they have a right to grow and learn the same way you have. You have obviously been a good and conscientious daughter, now you need to support her as she travels this part of her path - whatever the outcome - you have to find the peace to know you did all that you could do.

I don't give you this advise lightly - I know how hard it is - I've had to do it in my life - with my husband, my mother, my children - that's why I know what a necessary step it is. Find the peace to get her taken care of - then you will be able to move on with your own life. Good luck and know that you are not alone. Tweet