Forums are now called Support Groups

Discussions from the last few months in “End of Life Forum” can now be found here.
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End of Life Support Group

The end-of-life online support group is here to help you through all the difficult decisions and emotions involved in the before and after of losing a loved one. Connect with others willing to listen, and get support for end-of-life challenges. Learn how others are coping with grief, and post your tips and advice too. Come as often as you need to share, vent, ask questions, and feel less alone.


What's New Today

8 days ago
DGraab said...
Hi Takes2, You may find others in this situation in our Caring for a Spouse support group: http://www.caring.com/support-groups/caring-for-a-... more
8 days ago
Takes2 said...
Thank you! I will go check it out!
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8 days ago
Sho B said...
"ByYourSide", Thank you for your kind words of support for a caregiver in need. I hope that other caregivers receive comfort and support from... more
8 days ago
daylily said...
By Your Side, What a beautiful post! I am so sorry for your loss. It must have been so hard at the time and even to remember it. Your wonderf... more
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25 days ago
Kathleenapdx said...
Hi Anon & Welcome! You sure have alot to deal with right now. I'm so sorry. I'm glad you found this site. There is alot of helpful in... more
25 days ago
mysticvean said...
Welcome. First of all, sending you warm vibes of support during this difficult time. Can you not take leave from work, explain to your doct... more
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about 1 month ago
Sho B said...
Hello 'joey16', I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's health condition. While I'm not qualified to give you a medical prognosis or any me... more
25 days ago
daylily said...
Hello Joey 16. So sorry to hear about your loved one. Prayers are being lifted up for you and your loved one at this tike. It is very hard to... more
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about 1 month ago
Sho B said...
Hello 'jlockman', I'm sorry for your loss. I hope that you're able to find the support and information you need to help you get through this... more
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about 1 month ago
Sho B said...
Hello Rick, Thank you for posting your thoughts with our communtiy. They certainly are valid and I, too, hope that they help others who are i... more
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3 months ago
Sho B said...
Hello 'kim.elliot27', I'm sorry for your loss. Caring.com has a few resources in our Grief and Loss Resource center that may be helpful as yo... more
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6 months ago
DGraab said...
Hi Sasha44, Thanks for starting this discussion! I'm sorry to hear that you've encountered some outreach from hospice providers that seemed ... more
6 months ago
donahueg said...
sorry to hear that you are being hounded at this difficult time. My experience is that hospices are either really good or really bad...in my ... more
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10 months ago
hvinskus said...
I am dealing with life after caregiving now. I was the primary caregiver for my mom. She had been sick most of my life, but got progressivel... more
9 months ago
I was the primary caregiver for my mother who was sick for a couple of years with a very steep decline physically and mentally the last year.... more
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almost 2 years ago
Ranae1221 said...
I hope you are able to speak to someone with Hospice soon! I can only kind of share what my experience has been. Hospice at home can be a gr... more
almost 2 years ago
kentucky angel said...
Hello I to have copd but in very early stages. honey take her home , she,s mom and if you do take her home, you can alway,s change your mind... more
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