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How do I talk to my mom about inheritance after a cancer diagnosis?

LM

Community Member

3 months ago

I went and saw my mother yesterday and she asked me where I wanted her inheritance to go if I pasted away before her. Then Before I could open my mouth she said I'll leave your porches to charity's. She's 87 I'm 64 I just got Diagnosed with stage 1 breast Cancer and I'm Having Lumectomy on 8/26/25.

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Having difficult conversations about inheritance while navigating a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, especially when family dynamics add extra complexity. Consider approaching this conversation when you both have time and privacy, focusing on expressing how her comment made you feel and discussing both of your wishes openly - many families find that honest communication during health challenges actually brings them closer together.

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DM

Community Member

3 months ago

Ugh! I have no words. Just wanted you to know I wish you the best! Sending hugs!

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LM

Community Member

3 months ago

Thank You I understand there is Know words for someone's ignorance and self-indulgence behavior I just Love her and hope she realizes her daughter is stronger then then Cancer inside her and I'll be fine if I could live though ever Chronic condition I have and still be her I'll continue with power of me.

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DM

Community Member

3 months ago

What an amazing statement! She is so lucky so have you. I hope she can put some good thoughts into words for you. If not... you got this regardless!

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LM

Community Member

3 months ago

Thank You and Many Happy Healthy Days On your Journey To Being Cancer Free Till Then I Wish Stability And Positve Viberations Come Your Way.✨️🎈✨️

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DM

Community Member

3 months ago

Right back.at ya Lynne!

NT

Community Member

3 months ago

Lynne, I am so sorry for that comment. Sometimes people don't think, including our own family. It's ignorance and their generation. People will never understand that in this moment, most of what they say we take to heart. You will be just fine, you will see. Hugs and prayers for you 🙏

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RR

Community Member

3 months ago

Hello Lynne! Realizing that you have no control over what others think or say, everyone responds differently. Focus on yourself! Your perspective will change as you go through this journey. You will find what is best and what is important to you. Good luck, God bless “Don’t Let The Bad Days Win!”

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AD

Community Member

3 months ago

Speak up and give her your actual thoughts and wishes..while explaining that this isn't a death sentence. Some people are so traumatized by the "C" word they automatically assume death. You've got this. Stay positive

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DS

Community Member

3 months ago

I am fighting inoperable lung cancer with metastasis to the spine and brain. I moved with my girlfriend before I was diagnosed with cancer and she was very supportive, I felt lucky to have someone with me in a moment like this. I continue my life acting normal and trying not to think about the worse thing that could happen, but after six months of chemo and radiation I found out about the metastasis and things got more complicated in our relationship. She turned into a different person, argumentative, pushy, angry at me all the time, criticizing and questioning my behavior. She made sure I pay my share of my financial obligations, like rent, groceries and other bills. One day out of nowhere she asked me to moved out of her house and gave me a week to find a place to live... I asked why ? and her answer was: "I don't want to be your purse and your nurse" obviously a I didn't have a place to go, so I moved my things to a storage and camped for a month in Michigan UP great lakes trying to make sense of my situation. This is not my first rodeo 15 years ago I had throat, head and neck cancer and in meddle of the treatment my ex wife filled for divorce taking advantage of my health condition and unable to hired an attorney kicked me out of the my own house manipulating all our financial assets leaving me without health insurance, broke and not place to go. After a year she went after me for retroactive child support for our two daughters making it harder to get on my feet. I guess this is life in the big city! You must love your self because nobody would do it better than you. Good luck everybody 💪💝

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MA

Community Member

2 months ago

Hi David, It is stories like yours that give hope and make one stronger. Thanks so much for sharing. God bless and keep you. With love ❤️😘

LM

Community Member

2 months ago

♥️✨️♥️

ML

Community Member

2 months ago

Do not worry or let her get you down. My friend was diagnosed over thirty years ago and it did not return.

MA

Community Member

2 months ago

Hi Lynne, I hope you have had your surgery and are looking forward to bounteous health. It is all about faith in God and positive thinking. It has worked great for me.

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

Having difficult conversations about inheritance while navigating a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, especially when family dynamics add extra complexity. Consider approaching this conversation when you both have time and privacy, focusing on expressing how her comment made you feel and discussing both of your wishes openly - many families find that honest communication during health challenges actually brings them closer together.

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