This piece hits me at the core. My mother was diagnosed 1.5 years ago with stage 4 pancreatic cancer… and this road has been nothing short of pain and heart break for us both. Although she has been a warrior and endured, knowing the time will come when I lose my best friend sooner than later has put me in a dark, dark place. Your words made me feel like I am not alone in this heart wrenching experience; I thank you for being able to express your grief and struggles in such a real and raw way. I have a feeling I am going to be returning to this piece over and over again. ❤