How does one say goodbye to a loved one who has a terminal illness?

I will probably be judged for this but... I don't think you should say goodbye , I think you should always be close to her , show her how much you care about her , cherish her in her last days of life but never say goodbye... Saying goodbye ( from my point of view ) is like showing that person that you have given her absolutely no chance to live which hurts more than you and me can probably imagine... I suggest you stand by her side and keep giving her hope to live even though she and every person on this planet knows that she has no chance of surviving and even so , keep telling her that she'll be well one day and remember , miracles do happen. Regards.

I am sorry to hear but this has never happened to me but there is no real way to say good bye. I'd cherish the moments I had with this person and continue to make more good moments to remember because they will still be with you on spirit :)

It is really sad to hear this kind of stories.There are more and more strange and new incurable disease today,maybe because of overuse of chemicals or we got punishment from the nature. I think for everyone of us,the leaving of our beloved ones is the most sad thing,which can be last for a very very long time.But it is life.If the beloved ones got such kind of disease and will have to leave soon.What we can only do is to cherish the time with them.To spend more quality time with them.We can earn money again when it is gone.But we can't turn it back when it comes to the leaving of a beloved one. For everyone of us,try to realize the importance of family and love.Not only regret when it is too later.Don't leave some regrets in your life.

I habe had the sad opportunity of doing this. It is not an easy task. it is one of hardest things that i have ever had to do. letting go neaarly broke my heart! I hold onto goodbye is not forever!

There is no way to say goodbye to someone we truly love. The only thing we can do is assure they are comfortable during their time of pain. Make sure to remind them of how much we love and will always love. It is hard to simply put it into words, so the most we can do is continue to show them we love them and continue to carry their memory in our hearts alive after their passing. I am so sorry for your friend and her mother. Also sad to read about your mother's passing. I would say that you and your friend continue very close bonding so that both of you can share each other condolences and be there for one another at the hard times. Cry together and laugh recalling the wonderful memories.. this way the difficult days can end a bit easier. I wish you, and your friend well.

I believe that we shouldn't say goodbye to a loved one dying. I think we should say see you soon, instead! My parents were murdered when i was 13 and the last time we saw each other was on my birthday. Sad as it was i have accepted my fate and have move on. But my love for my parents will never fade. I am hopeful that someday we will be together again in another world, a more peaceful and wonderful world than now.

hi I had this happen to me recently with my beloved brother. We both knew the end was coming soon and so we never spoke the actual words. We talked about our family and the past and our family but mainly about the pair of us. I dont know if you will understand this but those last 3 days together were the happiest of my life. I am writing this with tears flowing down my face as i cry now but didnt in the last few weeks. Yes I was lucky to tell him I loved him and he loved me which is wonderful. you are surprised with what you can cope with but please it is afterwards that is hard and your friend will need an ear. lots of love to all