Poll of the Day > My friend of 13 years who has terminal cancer

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usui88
10/29/17 5:04:57 PM
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is talking about killing himself

Life is so terrible sometimes

Fuck
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aHappySacka
10/29/17 5:12:50 PM
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Is it terminal 7? otherwise there's no meme potential.
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mastermix3000
10/29/17 5:21:36 PM
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aHappySacka posted...
Is it terminal 7? otherwise there's no meme potential.


Really?

OP that really fuckin sucks, make their last days count

Depending on how open minded they are you can point them towards spirituality
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usui88
10/29/17 5:48:09 PM
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He was diagnosed three years ago

Like theres nothing the doctors can do
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usui88
10/29/17 5:50:34 PM
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aHappySacka posted...
Is it terminal 7? otherwise there's no meme potential.

Also thats such a shitty thing to say
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aHappySacka
10/29/17 6:01:22 PM
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SusanGreenEyes
10/30/17 12:03:53 AM
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I'm sorry about your friend.
That's very sad.
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SushiSquid
10/30/17 12:07:29 AM
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I don't understand the dedication to trolling that one ass hole is exhibiting in this topic. It's just shameful and wrong.

I'm really sorry to hear about your friend. For what it's worth, I know how hard it is to lose a close friend. Spend what time you've got left with him and make it good. It'll make his last days much better for him, and those memories will be what keeps you going when he's gone.
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LeetCheet
10/30/17 12:44:26 AM
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That sucks big time. Fucking cancer always ruining it for everyone.
It wasn't already terminal when he was diagnosed three year ago, was it?
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usui88
10/30/17 12:06:38 PM
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mastermix3000 posted...
aHappySacka posted...
Is it terminal 7? otherwise there's no meme potential.


Really?

OP that really fuckin sucks, make their last days count

Depending on how open minded they are you can point them towards spirituality

Hes just so beyond that point now idk how much good that would do

He almost got pissed at me for caring, if that makes sense

SusanGreenEyes posted...
I'm sorry about your friend.
That's very sad.

Thank you

SushiSquid posted...
I don't understand the dedication to trolling that one ass hole is exhibiting in this topic. It's just shameful and wrong.

I'm really sorry to hear about your friend. For what it's worth, I know how hard it is to lose a close friend. Spend what time you've got left with him and make it good. It'll make his last days much better for him, and those memories will be what keeps you going when he's gone.

Thanks, and Im used to dickholes like that so Im not too bothered

LeetCheet posted...
That sucks big time. Fucking cancer always ruining it for everyone.
It wasn't already terminal when he was diagnosed three year ago, was it?

No it was diagnosed at stage 3. Its weird to say but the doctors didnt think hed lived as long as he had

aHappySacka posted...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FivJ2YdHO-E

Did you really delete your post and go with this instead like it would be better

Fuck off asshole
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NightShift
10/30/17 12:38:11 PM
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sorry op. cancer sucks and id never wish it on even the worst people. i honestly can understand where your friend is coming from. he probably wants to go out on his/her terms and with dignity and not suffer and rot in a hospital bed. i would try and live as long as i could with it untill it became too much. then ride at 170mph off a cliff side at the dragons tail.
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ssj4supervegeta
10/30/17 12:38:41 PM
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i mean. i'd say just try some non-standard medicines in the vain hope it might work. better than nothing at least.
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usui88
10/30/17 12:43:16 PM
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NightShift posted...
sorry op. cancer sucks and id never wish it on even the worst people. i honestly can understand where your friend is coming from. he probably wants to go out on his/her terms and with dignity and not suffer and rot in a hospital bed. i would try and live as long as i could with it untill it became too much. then ride at 170mph off a cliff side at the dragons tail.

Hes been hospitalized during every Christmas and birthday since he was diagnosed

We live in different states now and I was supposed to go see him last winter break but I couldnt bc of that

I really do understand it and I probably would do the same I just hate knowing the last time I saw him, before he was diagnosed, might be the last time

ssj4supervegeta posted...
i mean. i'd say just try some non-standard medicines in the vain hope it might work. better than nothing at least.

Hes tried everything. Hes got some serious money so hes been able to afford it all and nothing has helped. A big deal recently was when he was able to hit 90 lbs
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Moonjay
10/30/17 1:54:21 PM
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From my experience, the best thing you can do for him is just keep in contact with him in the same way that you would stay in contact with any healthy friend. Talk to him just like a healthy friend as much as possible. Being treated differently and avoided by most people when you're dying can be one of the worst things about it.
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SushiSquid
10/30/17 2:20:12 PM
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usui88 posted...
Did you really delete your post and go with this instead like it would be better

He didn't delete that first post. A moderator did.
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usui88
10/30/17 2:24:48 PM
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SushiSquid posted...
usui88 posted...
Did you really delete your post and go with this instead like it would be better

He didn't delete that first post. A moderator did.

Lmao good

I never mark ppl so aces to whoever did
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Alexandra_Trent
10/30/17 3:25:57 PM
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I'm sorry to hear that. No matter what happens try your best to be there for him even though he might tell you otherwise. He gets angry because of his helplessness and the fear of what's to come.

You as well as his other loved ones must be there for him as these last days are when he'll need you the most.

Be strong; both for yourself and for him.

*hugs *
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usui88
10/30/17 5:03:02 PM
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Alexandra_Trent posted...
I'm sorry to hear that. No matter what happens try your best to be there for him even though he might tell you otherwise. He gets angry because of his helplessness and the fear of what's to come.

You as well as his other loved ones must be there for him as these last days are when he'll need you the most.

Be strong; both for yourself and for him.

*hugs *

Thanks hun. Its just hard feeling so helpless

7PHipSe

I just dont know what more I can do than this and it feels like so little
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Moonjay
10/30/17 5:12:17 PM
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Pretty damn cold to call their feelings nonsense.
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usui88
10/30/17 5:18:37 PM
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Moonjay posted...
Pretty damn cold to call their feelings nonsense.

Thats just the way I phrase things. He knows the way I mean it
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usui88
10/30/17 8:20:56 PM
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He just told me that a pastor and notary just came up to his hospital room to fill out his final wishes and power of attorney for when he passes

Goddamnit
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usui88
10/30/17 8:22:50 PM
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Like I dont even know what to say

FaceTime me before you go?

Like I honestly want opinions of how I should deal with this
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SushiSquid
10/30/17 9:11:36 PM
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This is really, really hard. On the one hand, I understand his point. He doesn't want to suffer and extend his death, and I think it's everyone's own business how they die. But you don't really have the time right now to visit him, do you? It's really important to you to see him one last time, and I imagine it's important to him too.
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JTekashiro
10/31/17 2:23:25 PM
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usui88 posted...
Like I dont even know what to say

FaceTime me before you go?

Like I honestly want opinions of how I should deal with this


Your friend is going to die and you actually think FaceTime is a sufficient way to see each other? You must not be a very good friend.

Oh, by the way, your friend has enough stuff going on in his life that he has decided the best option for him is to end his life. Stop thinking about yourself and support your friend.Your friend is not doing this out of anger and the decision was not made hastily. This is going to be the hardest time of his life and you are being a selfish jerk about it.
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RoboXgp89
10/31/17 2:43:01 PM
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just try not to say anything contreversal or offensive before he goes, people tend to take stuff way too personal around death
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usui88
11/01/17 12:27:37 AM
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JTekashiro posted...
usui88 posted...
Like I dont even know what to say

FaceTime me before you go?

Like I honestly want opinions of how I should deal with this


Your friend is going to die and you actually think FaceTime is a sufficient way to see each other? You must not be a very good friend.

I was being glib because thats how I deal with shit, and if I cant make it there what alternative would you offer? Please

Oh, by the way, your friend has enough stuff going on in his life that he has decided the best option for him is to end his life. Stop thinking about yourself and support your friend.Your friend is not doing this out of anger and the decision was not made hastily. This is going to be the hardest time of his life and you are being a selfish jerk about it.

I didnt think I was. I cant not voice my feelings though and he just brought all this out. Gonna need a min to understand it and be okay in the way I need to be to be there for him

And I dont appreciate the implication that I dont care. Unfortunate as it is I have things Im having to deal with myself right now that keep me from being able to, even for one day, fly across the country

He knows my situation in the same way Im understanding his and he doesnt begrudge me this

RoboXgp89 posted...
just try not to say anything contreversal or offensive before he goes, people tend to take stuff way too personal around death

Actually that would absolutely be the most appropriate way to say goodbye. Our entire friendship was built on that very foundation
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JTekashiro
11/01/17 1:04:10 PM
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usui88 posted...
JTekashiro posted...
usui88 posted...
Like I dont even know what to say

FaceTime me before you go?

Like I honestly want opinions of how I should deal with this


Your friend is going to die and you actually think FaceTime is a sufficient way to see each other? You must not be a very good friend.

I was being glib because thats how I deal with shit, and if I cant make it there what alternative would you offer? Please

Oh, by the way, your friend has enough stuff going on in his life that he has decided the best option for him is to end his life. Stop thinking about yourself and support your friend.Your friend is not doing this out of anger and the decision was not made hastily. This is going to be the hardest time of his life and you are being a selfish jerk about it.

I didnt think I was. I cant not voice my feelings though and he just brought all this out. Gonna need a min to understand it and be okay in the way I need to be to be there for him

And I dont appreciate the implication that I dont care. Unfortunate as it is I have things Im having to deal with myself right now that keep me from being able to, even for one day, fly across the country

He knows my situation in the same way Im understanding his and he doesnt begrudge me this

RoboXgp89 posted...
just try not to say anything contreversal or offensive before he goes, people tend to take stuff way too personal around death

Actually that would absolutely be the most appropriate way to say goodbye. Our entire friendship was built on that very foundation


Do you honestly not see how self-centered your response is? Your friend is dying and it is all about you.

When my friend got terminal cancer I spent as much time with him as I could. I was there when he was going through his five steps. I was there when he had to sign over custody of his daughter. I was there when the cancer began to metastasize to his brain, impacting his perception of reality. I was there at his funeral. Do you not think I had things going on in my own life during this time?

I saw lots of "friends" like you around my friend during his time of need too. People who are too self-involved to take a minute and dedicate some time to a friend in need. Sure you say you want to support him but you want to do it on your terms and your timeline. That is not supportive nor is it a sign of a good friend.

I honestly hope you are trolling with this.
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mastermix3000
11/01/17 1:14:21 PM
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JTek is spot on

This is a moment in your life that may mean a lot or nothing to you

Truthfully, it doesnt matter whether you go or not. But Id definitely be the friend that would go out of my way to see a good friends last days

Of course this is probably glossing over which issue you may have going on in your life. I dont know how close your relationship was but you should probably put some of your challenges behind first. Remember, you will never see him again and Im certain he would really appreciate you going to him in person and being a dick rather than you face timing and doing the same

Again, I have no idea of your situation and it might be incredibly difficult to visit him. I just personally think any close friend should visit their dying friend, no question

Like I said though, it doesnt matter what you do. Thats the beauty/sad thing about life
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gguirao
11/02/17 2:06:17 PM
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Sorry to hear that. I've lost a couple of relatives to cancer.
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usui88
11/03/17 12:47:28 AM
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Dont feel like quoting specific things

This topic was more about how to personally feel about what hes been dealing with. Ive had years to come to terms with it since he was diagnosed terminal years ago. Much as this is exactly the decision I would make if I were in his situation I still dont know how I am supposed to deal with this both with myself and how that would help me to be there for him because I have one shot at this. It just suddenly came out of nowhere because this is the first time hes ever said anything about it. And as Ive mentioned I dont know how to deal with these sorts of emotions and I dont want to fuck this up

Maybe it came off as more the former but thats because thats the one I need to work out before the latter. Please believe my thoughts are first and foremost with him this is just such a strange thing to deal with. Ive had friends die, die unexpectedly. die of cancer, commit suicide. Ive just never known ahead of time. I dont even know when hes going to go through with it and theres so much guilt over potentially not being able to be there for him that I honestly dont know that even if I could I could do much more than the second best, talking over video to say goodbye

I cant or dont want to get into the details too much but theres so much in the rest of my life going on I cant avoid that keeps me from making that trip right now especially on such potentially short notice that no matter how much I want to be there I might not be able to

Its a shitty situation that is affecting me more than I am comfortable discussing so please dont try and minimize what Im feeling about the inevitable death, regardless of circumstance, of one of my oldest friends

gguirao posted...
Sorry to hear that. I've lost a couple of relatives to cancer.

Thank you
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usui88
11/03/17 12:51:47 AM
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Also you dont know the more personal conversations weve had over this time

This really isnt the whole story
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