In her very clear mind she decided against the risky surgery and chose to go home on hospice and die within all of her children and grandchildren around her. She is so very strong and has outlasted the days to a couple of weeks that the Drs predicted. She has been home almost a month. She is now in the active dying phase. How do we deal with outsiders telling us we should have made my mom have the surgery. She made the right decision for her. She was at peace. It’s getting so frustrating hearing people tell us what should have been done. We are taking great care of my mom & wouldn’t trade this for anything. My dad & sister both died of cancer in their 50’s mom is content about reuniting with them & the rest of her family. I’m so sad at the nerve of people
So just say in future "I am sorry. Medical information is private and I am not comfortable discussing Mom's diagnosis, prognosis and choices with you. Please refrain from discussed medical problems with her. She is on hospice and she is actively dying. Please honor her wishes for peace so that I can allow you still to enjoy happy visits and memories with her her".
The end. Full stop. This is not their business, but people are busy-bodies, and that has been true forever.
I am so sorry for this loss. I am so thankful you are honoring your Mom's wishes and that you are at peace and she is being kept comfortable.
That will shut up the most aggressive soul--but I have only used it once or twice.
Honestly, I am not shocked at people’s ignorance anymore.
I do this all the time now. I simply don’t respond. Why waste my time and energy on these situations? Inconsiderate and insensitive people don’t deserve a response.
Good for you for carrying out her wishes.
"She made the right decision for her. She was at peace."
"My dad & sister both died of cancer in their 50’s mom is content about reuniting with them & the rest of her family."
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