I am caring for my 37 year old son dying is end stage liver disease caused by alcoholism and drug abuse. He has had mental health issues for years and would self medicate. He is on hospice, jaundiced, has terrible ascites and leg edema. Also an umbilical and inguinial hernia the size of a grapefruit. Sporadic bloody noses and bleeding gums. He sleeps most of the time and has little appetite. His body is wasting away. My mother died the same way. He is on oral morphine. Watching him suffer is killing me. Please help.
I hope that the hospice chaplain and nurses have been there for you and are giving you the support that you need through this trying time.
I am sending you a ((((hug)))) to let you know that I care and will be praying for you and your son. God bless you both.
Are you speaking with the hospice social workers and chaplains?
I'm so sorry you are going through such a thing after having your mother pass the same way. Sending you a big hug and many prayers that God helps you cope with all you are dealing with, and that He makes your son's transition as swift and painless as possible.
Remember, hospice is there for you, too. They have social workers and chaplains, and they WANT to help you. You aren't required to go through this alone, so please use them. They'll be there for you now and for a year after your son passes, so please take advantage of their services.
I am so sorry you are losing your son to bad choices. It is hard to go through, especially because you watched your mom go through it.
May The Lord give you and your son comfort, peace and strength for this difficult time. May HE give your son physical comfort during his passing.