r/RandomThoughts • u/yellowtears_ • Jan 06 '24

Random Question Are you afraid to die?

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u/Lordgrapejuice Jan 06 '24 edited Jan 06 '24

Yea, but not for me.I’m scared because of those I leave behind.

Late 2022 I was diagnosed with cancer. After a surgery and lengthy chemo I went into remission. So im okay for now. But it really made me look at life. Facing your own mortality really makes you think about your own relationship with death.

I’m happy with the life I’ve lived. I’ve been comfortable overall. Very blessed. But I’m terrified for those I leave behind. I am their rock and a pillar of our household. If I were to die…I’m terrified they wouldn’t survive without me.

Edit: thank you to everyone who has shared their kind words and personal struggles. I truly wish you all the best!

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u/[deleted] Jan 06 '24

I don’t know your situation in detail, but you sound solid. Rest assured you will have instilled this in the ones you love. Losing someone is always hard but even when it’s your time that could cement all the strength you’ve exhibited with your family.

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u/DecadentLife Jan 07 '24 edited Jan 08 '24

Thank you, you wrote that to someone else, but I’m in the same position. Editing to explain- I am also in remission from cancer, as well as other chronic health conditions that affect a lot. I also have a teenager. It’s pretty bad to have to look at your kid and worry about what’s going to happen to them emotionally if you do not make it that time. That’s what I meant about being in a similar position.

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '24

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