Lisa Gladieux

Female

Canton, OH

United States

Profile Information:

About Me:
I am an only child with a 10 year special needs daughter. I am single as well (never married). I work for our county children's services department and work directly with our wonderful foster parents.
About my Loss:
My mother had been feeling sick for approximatley 10-months and ended up in the ER on 6/19/11 and it was then they found the large ovarian mass. She finally had surgery 8/12/11 and was diagnosed with Stage 111c ovarian cancer. She died 11/23/11 at the hospital.
Are You a Service Provider? If Yes, please tell us about your service.
N/A

Comment Wall:

  • Marcia Fitzgerald

    My mother passed away on October 4th and the pain is still very real.  My husband died one year ago on November 8th and that grief is still overwhelming.  I am told, and believe, it is survivable.  I am going to counseling, attend The Caring Place with my 11 year old daughter, pray, and read.  I just joined this group as well, and am constantly searching for ways to get through each day.  I still cry every day.  You are not alone...contact me anytime.  God bless you.

    Nov 30, 2011

  • Melissa Broome

    Lisa,

    I'm sorry I did not realize your mom did not pass that long ago. I'm so very glad you joined the site this early. I was in shock for about 2 months after my mom passed months 3, 4,5, I was in depression deeply hiding in my denial. The 6th month reality set in that my mom was gone..the 7th month I joined this site I really wish I had done it sooner. On the 7th of December my mom will be gone 8 months. I miss her soooo much. But like I sad b4 I'm glad she is no longer in pain. I need my mother! I'm not sure how to handle that aspect of her being gone. If you ever need to talk message me, take care of yourself.

    Melissa

    Dec 4, 2011

  • Sue Waxman

    Dear Lisa,

    I understand exactly how you are feeling. My wonderful mom died from the complications of chemo on June 26th 2011. She fought a courageous battle too. That monster cancer has robbed so many people of so much. I have 3 sisters but we are not close at all. You might as well say I am an only child. It is just me and my Golden Retriever and 4 cats. I work for a non-profit animal rescue. I am on an antidepressent called Effexor. It helps a great deal. My mom died within a year of being diagnosed. She suffered so much, It was so hard to witness. What gets me through every hour is sometimes denial. Other times it's knowing she no longer suffers from anything. I was watching the news this morning and a very elderly couple were being interviewed. Their son was murdered this week. The elderly man and woman where sitting on a couch holding hands. The man said "Our son is gone and thats just how it has to be". I suppose it is just that simple. How do we learn to live without them? I am here for you and many others will be too. Huggs Sue

    Dec 4, 2011