Hi Everyone
TimeBank have told us about a new free service they have developed to support carers and we thought it would be great to share that with you as well.Please see below for information.
Anna
Forum Coordinator
Caring can be isolating. It can help to talk things through with someone who understands what it’s like to be a carer. We run a 1-to-1 online support service where you can chat online, privately and securely, to a trained volunteer who also has experience of caring.
TimeBank, the volunteering experts, have teamed up with Carers UK to run ‘Carers Together’ a free service to support carers. If you would like to use the service and get matched with another carer who can help, you can sign up here.
Here’s the link to the Carers UK site:
carersuk.org
NB CarersUK has a lively forum, too.
Yes my Mother has or had breast cancer two years ago. Shortly after the treatment ended she also had a stroke. She has had a nightmare two years, which she has done well considering. I have a brother, but has been of no support at all. I work full time as well and the past two years have been a constant worry and I cant remember the last time I had time to relax. I cant relax, that would mean I would start thinking of what has been going on the past two years.
She got breast cancer due to the GP leaving her on HRT for 14 years, I am in the process of taking th GP to the GMC. The court case is being heard at the moment. I got home last night and was confronted with my Mother saying I am going to see the breast doctor on the 13th I have breast pain. I am lucky my work is very good with me having time off, but it was like being hit with a wrecking ball. I havent had a holiday in two years, my holiday time is used for appointments and also sorted my mother out.
When i ready it back it sound terrible, after all she is the one with cancer. What am i moaning at? then i feel gulity, but I have been looking after people for years. My Mother in law had a brain tumour and I helped look after her. She sadly passed away, but it was easier to deal with she wasnt my Mother. Then we had about 5 years of relaxing and went on our first holiday aboard since we met. My Friend got breast cancer at 27 and she sadly died and so did her mum, Nan and aunt. Her sister had to have both breasts off and she also has two daughers. Kelly did all the trials on treatments, which I see being used now. She is the one that I think about when it think life is so unfair. or I just want to wall away.
During this time I also had a womb cancer scare which I didnt tell my Mother about, told her it was my fibroid. I just need a rest, but there is no chance of that. At least I have my health 
Hello everyone,
so, my mom has breast cancer. We found out about 4-5 months ago and since then i can’t believe how much has changed. She had her breast removed and now going through a round of chemo. She is almost half way done and i can’t believe how strong she is. Not only physically, but emotionaly also. I haven’t seen her cry once and i try not cry infront of her. I feel like I have noone to talk to, because non of my friends will understand what I am going through. I am the main source of energy in the house. I am the one who has to clean up, make meals, etc and I’m not complaining, but sometimes I wish I just could be careless and do something for myself and be stupid and young. I am 18, just graduated from high school and I got into my dream university but now I feel so guilty about leaving, because I don’t want to leave my mom.
All of that aside, now when I look in to my mom, i no longer see an ordinary women. I see someone who is strong and powerful and complitely amazing. I feel like only now I started to see what an inspiration she is for me. I love my mom.