'Terminal' is a personal micro-documentary. It highlights some experiences of Tracey, who was suffering from terminal cancer during the Covid pandemic.
In September 2021, my mum was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. This came as a huge shock to our family – we had no sense that she was so unwell. Over the next few weeks, I struggled to come to terms with this new reality, and to decide whether to continue with my degree or to stay home with my mum, to spend more time with her and to support my family. But my mum and dad have always been my biggest cheerleaders; my mum’s greatest desire was to live long enough to see me graduate. I returned to university and muddled through what remained of my degree as best I could. In the final two weeks – in the midst of completing my final assessments – I received a phonecall from my Dad telling me I needed to return home. My mum had been admitted to hospice care. Over the next week, I spent as much time as I could by her side. On May 10th , at about 1.24am, my mum passed away. She couldn’t stay any longer.
R.I.P 10/06/1973 - 10/05/2022
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