Struggling to spend time with Dad

I know I need to spend time with my dad as much as possible but truth is I'm scared too. I'm scared if I keep making memories and spending time with him, the more it will hurt when I have to let him go. Any opinions on this ? 

  • Hello Belllla123

    I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with things at the moment. It's understandable that you want to protect yourself from feeling hurt however perhaps thinking about if from the opposite point of view might be helpful. 
    When the time comes that your Dad is gone you will be upset. You have the option now to spend time with Dad building memories that hopefully you'll be able to look back on, in time, with a smile. If you choose not to spend as much time with your Dad now it may be that you regret this missed opportunity later on. 

    There's some information on our website about coping emotionally that may be of help to you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator