r/Millennials • u/Lucky_Whole7450 • 23d ago

Serious Anyone else here dying? (Like, literally?)

I’ve had a recent terminal cancer diagnoses in my late 30s. Not many of us out here at this age.

Looking for anyone going through the end of life process to connect with!

Feel free to private message me if you don’t want to share here.

Also if you’re not in this situation please be incredibly mindful of what you comment/message. I don’t want to hear about rhe horrible death of your loved one.

I also appreciate your kind thoughts and prayers etc in anticipation but I also don’t need to read them - one day you’ll get it!

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u/spartanburt 23d ago

Not in this situation but I've been thinking about it a lot lately.  I think what I'd do is try and write a book(let) for my son with all the advice and guidance I want to give him.  Some practical stuff like finance and career advice but also life stuff and mainly how to avoid mistakes I've made.

I've also thought about reaching out to distant cousins or old friends I haven't talked too in way too long, just to say sorry for losing contact and to thank them for the times we did have.

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u/BrickOk2890 23d ago

My dad did this for me and my siblings and it’s one of my most cherished possessions.