The Story Of How I Lost My Mom & Why We Got Roxy
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- Опубликовано: 2 дек 2023
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The fact that you still finished med school amid losing your mom; that’s priceless! When my mom passed, I dropped out of school. You’re a legend, Mike!
Yehh he's a strong man for sure
Sorry to hear you lost your Mum. Everyone deals with it in their own way ❤
mike is a badass in 5he medical field! bravissimo!
I wanted to quit school when my dad died but I was only a freshman in HS. My mom of course let me take time off and my teachers were all in agreement even though it was during midterms. My mom worked at my HS as well which was a blessing. Sadly my mom is gone too now. She passed unexpectedly just this year. Everyone grieves in their own ways and there’s no one way or right way to grieve. I’m so sorry for your loss of your mom too. Losing a parent young is so hard and painful. ❤️💔
@@julievanderleest omg, I’m sorry to hear about both of your parents! You’re definitely right that losing a parent is traumatic! Thank you for your kind words!
I respect the fact you got so comfortable with community that you talk about personal things, RIP Doc's mom
@@NewKitchenGun117And the fact that u have the audacity to say that is just insane to me I could never me personally.
Everyone RIPs you dont need to say it
Best heisenbergfam comment
@@TehPwnererWell they don’t have to but it’s nice to hear it
@@minaharker5733what did they say?
Your mother's death was NOT your fault Dr.Mike instead you actually saved her and she received from you the best love a mother could from a son. She looks down from Heaven at you and she's very proud of you and she loves you very much Dr.Mike ❤❤.
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Words can not explain how emotional you made me what you said is
Amen
Gotta love a man who knows the best thing for grief is a dog.
Having to lose my mum to cancer at 16 years old this September, I suddenly don't feel alone anymore...thank you Dr. Mike ❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss 🥺🙏
@anushyapriya9137 It's ok, she still lives in my heart ❤️
Please know that she's still with you🤍 Hope your doing a little better🤍
Praying for you❤
Im sorry for your loss.
My mom passed when I was 12 - my dad was diagnosed with terminal lung / liver cancer when I was 18. When he was in the hospital, they asked if I wanted a DNR order for him. For one, not something any 18 year old should have to answer, but I asked them if it would do any good to bring him back. When they said no, I said yes, let him go. I spent years wondering if I did the right thing. Thank you, Dr. Mike.
I am so sorry you had to go through that, my dad also had liver and lung cancer and passed when I was 18
often doctors said this is hardest thing for them to learn: when to stop.
My grandma died from cancer :( rip
I’m sorry for your loss, your parents are looking at you now ❤ Hope things are better
@@clairebooton1864I’m sorry for your loss, Your dad is look at you ❤
The amount of grace to say "stop chest compressions; you're doing damage for hope and not out of logic" is astounding. So glad to hear this story.
i lost my mom a few months ago, the day i finished my medical exams & i got the news i officially became a doctor
she fought to the last minute for me, like she always did, and in a way i believe she waited until she knew i made my dream a reality
truly it wouldn't have been possible without her, but i have trust in myself that i will be the person she raised me to become
i miss her every single second & i just remebered that mike went through a similar story so now i'm watching this
take care everyone ❤
Your mom knew how wonderful you are. She never failed to raised an incredibly amazing human. I feel so sorry for your loss 😔
When people say to me, "why would you listen to a RUclipsr like Doctor Mike?", **THIS** is why. You've never been anything but open and honest with your community, and opening up your heart to tell such a personal story like this in such a public way takes a lot of strength, courage and character. You going public with this story is undoubtedly going to help someone going through something similar. Thanks for being you.
it really does help buddy... i went through something similar with my family and i wish there was something like this at time, when social media and youtube was a stage for a unrealistc happy bubble. it does brings some air to the ones who are bracing themselfs not to fall apart.
Do people actually question that??! People are outrageous. Why would anyone have an issue with Dr. Mike?? 🤔
I am a retired Hospice nurse. When families insisted on CPR when there was no hope of reversing what had happened, it was very difficult. We always tried to move people toward acceptance of death long before the heart stops beating, Sometimes it’s entirely unexpected like Dr. Mike’s mum. That’s tough to process.
My friend CJ's dog just lost her leg to cancer. But like Roxy she's cancer free and finally starting to hobble around with her tripod brother!!!❤❤❤❤
Your mother was a beautiful woman. I am thankful for her life and the wonderful gift she gave the world by bringing you into it. A healer in many different ways.
Losing my dad to cancer was one of the hardest things, being strong for your whole family is so difficult. Im sorry for your loss Dr. Mike.
Right
As the eldest child, I had to be strong for Dad and two younger brothers.
Thankfully blessed with a really good Father.
I respect the fact that you were able to share something so personal with your viewers
I lost my Dad this year due to complications from Covid. Right before he was put into the hospital he found me the most perfect emotional support dog you could imagine and she's literally been my guardian angel throughout this stressful year.
Im so sorry about your mom, losing a parent is never an easy pain to deal with. Nevertheless i hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday ❤
This is so deeply personal. My heart goes out to him his family and anyone experiencing something like this. My aunt is in the hospital fighting herself. It isn't easy.
Mad love and props, Mike. Always takes guts to get in the ring, but takes way more to be vunerable to your audience. Shoutout Roxy, too! We love you, Roxy!
I know it's basically inevitable, but I literally can't fathom losing my mom.
What a bittersweet story. ❤
Thank you for sharing.
She looked so beautiful, I'm sure she was a shiny, good person as you are. Thank u doctor Mike for sharing.
I love hearing about your family. I think it’s easy to look at you and think everything is perfect and this reminds us that everyone has a story, a hardship. I also love that you ended this with “say I love you to your loved ones” as not everyone has/had a mom, myself included. Forever obsessed with your channel!
So so sorry for you Dr Mike, you didn't deserve what happened to you and your mum.
you said doctor mike didn't deserve it at all .if someone is destined to die. it happens to anyone it doesn't matter whether it's the president or the doctor or others if you leave this chat you,ll die and you don't know
Of course he didn't, bad things always seem to happen to good people😔
@@klarabarunovic9841Blud fr doesn't understand death.
@@YashvardhanMemoryTricks Nah its just cause his mother didn't get to live out her full life or see her son become a doctor, that's what he didn't deserve.
@drdragapult3092 It might be because I'm tired but did you respond to the wrong comment?
Every time you tell this story you grow more and more into a place of reflection and educating. Grieving is a life long process. I'm glad you've reached the stage where you can think of your mom with it ripping away at you. I remember you stating in your original Mother's Day video, that you got a husky because it shared your mom's blue eyes. So sweet. Much love to you and your mother.
Oh, I am so sorry you lost your mom way too early. I am a survivor of ALL leukemia (diagnosed on my 49th birthday). I was lucky -- after an unrelated stem cell transplant (which almost killed me) -- I survived and am now retired at 65 -- also got married at 52 for the first time -- I had thought that my life was over and done with. So, so sorry -- I have had times where I have wondered why I survived (no kids, no significant other at the time) -- the guilt is there. I just discovered you and your your RUclips channel and appreciate your honesty. I knew I had a good oncologist when he took a call during one of my appointments where he was asking another doctor about how he should treat a patient -- I complimented him afterward -- I was glad he said that he did not know, but he knew who the experts were. I had seen too many Ph.Ds not able to tell students or anyone that they "did not know" and were unable to seek out the answers they needed. Bravo! I am sure your mother would be so proud of you!
Dear Mike,
I am so sorry for your loss this is my worst fear that my mom dies and the fact that you went through this is unimaginable my condolences may you and your family have a blessed life
Lost my mom to cancer at 23 while in med school as well. It was tough but I finished. However, I realized that I was meant to be more than a doctor. I was meant to be a nurse. Someone who spends more time with the patient at the bedside. It’s a very rewarding job. Thank you for sharing your story. To all those who want to be a doctor to “take care of the sick and make them feel better”. Please consider being a nurse. We are short nurses at the bedside. We need more people willing to really lay “hands on” the sick and help them feel better.
Your mother's story and your family's deep love for one another will inevitably touch countless hearts of those who come across this video.
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The type of mental and emotional strength it takes to share something like this. Thank you Dr Mike ❤
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My deepest condolences to you and your family Mike.
Thank you for sharing your story❤. My dad passed away last year due to a sudden heart attack. It shook us and we are still coping with the loss of him, and in some ways your story resonate with me so much 🥺💓. May God's grace and peace be with you!
She must be proud of you!
RIP Mike's mom, she made you a better doctor!
Thank you very much for sharing such a touching story! 🥰🙏
losing a loved one at a young age is hard, unfotunately I can relate, my own brother passed away this year (he was 16, I was 14) and the process of grieving is diffrent for everyone. The way you 'cheered' up your dad with Roxy is just simply too amazing for words. I am not ashamed to say I cried watching this video.
Condolences for your loss
@@melissasheppard6674thank you❤
❤❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗that must have been very tough sending you all my love
You sound extremely mature for your age. And you're not the only one who shed tears watching this video.
My poor cousin lost her dad at age 20 2016 was the worst year for me.
I lost my mom from colon cancer when I was just barely 17. It definitely doesn’t feel like real life when it happens to you. Everything goes down so quickly. I’m very impressed with how you were able to be there for your dad like that. It sounds like you really got him through it. It almost makes me wish I had been a little older just so I could have given mine that kind of support.
Im so sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss Mike, the fact that you felt comfortable enough to share your story and hers with us truly means so much, and the fact that you had enough strength to keep going and make something out of your life dedicated to help others is truly a testament to how she raised you and how proud you’re making her every day. Sending you so much love 🫶🏻
I don't know if you'll see this, Mike, but I really, really wish I could hug you right now. I lost my mom to metastatic breast cancer in 2019, just three days after her birthday. When she went on home hospice care, I had a long and serious discussion with her hospice nurse about DNR, because when the cancer had reemerged, it had done so in her bones, and doing CPR would just mean shattering already frail ribs and spreading the cancer around even further. To this date, it is still the hardest thing I've ever had to do, and I'm tearing up as I type this, but I signed the DNR for her. Mike, thank you for sharing your family's story with us.
Sorry for your loss. Sounds very traumatic. Hope you have been doing well.
@@lyndsaybrown8471 I have, thank you. I miss her every day, but that loss is tempered by the knowledge that she isn't in pain now.
I don't know how you managed not to cry, 'cause I definitely got teary, especially at the part where your dad fell in love with Roxy, this one got me
I’m sure he’s done a lot of that between then and now. It gets easier, but there’s an impact on your heart, emotionally, forever.
I lost my mother in November last year. It has devastated our family. It's so hard when you lose your mother. Thank you for sharing your story with us. You are awesome Mike.
Do you not worry I am sure she is watching down at you and very proud❤😊
I really needed to hear this right now. My father passed away early this morning from recurring throat cancer, and I had to help my mom make the call to get hospice care for him just a few days ago. I'm so sorry that you had to go through that with your mom, but I'm so glad that you shared your story.
I’m actually so so sorry for your loss man, your father loves you and will always look over you in heaven, may god consult you and support you!
Man, so sorry about your loss man.
I am so sorry about your dad. ❤
I’m 28 and we are expecting our second son in a few weeks. We lost my mom to cancer this July and I can understand the grief so fresh of losing a mother. I’m forever marked by losing her so early in my life.
I lost my Mom to cancer in July, too. It hasn't gotten easier yet. I'm so so sorry for your loss.
I learned what death is. I spent the last few hours with my Mom until her last breath. She was very much aware & able to speak. I think this made her passing much more difficult. I witnessed something so profound. I could not comprehend nothingness. A soul gone, as my soul was ripped away. 10 years have passed & sometimes I have happy dreams of her, but part of me died back in that moment. I go on and find some happiness in each day to fill the void because that is what she tought me.❤
This video made me very emotional. I recently lost both my grandparents just a few months apart and seeing what they went through and what my grandpa went through after my grandma passed was awful. I truly don’t know what I would do without my family. Thank you for the amazing videos and all the information you have taught me and so many others! Your mom will forever be remembered! R.I.P 😞💗
I became a widow at 26, having to tell the doctor's "stop its time for comfort measures" is the hardest! My heart is with you and your family! ❤️
Dogs can be so incredibly healing and clearly Roxy helped to ease your father's suffering. Way to go Roxy and Dr. Mike
This reminds me of when I was in the hospital. At that time I had Covid and I was just chilling on the bed and excited because I’m leaving in a few days, and all of a sudden I hear over the speakers saying “CODE BLUE, CODE BLUE” over and over and I thought that it was just a normal situation and watching this just made me realize what it is. And my grandpa is getting old around 70 and people die around age 72 so, Wish me luck.
She’s soooooooo proud of you! Much love to you and your family ❤
I lost my mom 5 days after I turned 15, losing a parent when your young is a difficult and dark time. Im sure its very different when your older. Thank you for being so vulnerable and real.
Mike we’re all so sorry for your loss😢. Such a great person and you didn’t deserve it.
there's no sadness a dog can't cure
Mike you are so so so so so so so so strong❤
I’m sure your mother is so incredibly proud of you. We as an audience are also proud of you for acting as a kind son and empathetic doctor, it sets such an important example.
I am entering my clinical CNA training this week. I intend to work in hospice care. This was a video I really needed to see right now, and I appreciate how you make this personal and informative at the same time.
Thank you for being such a great role model. There are so many folks I’m sure I couldn’t even speak for to say how you’ve influenced our healthcare careers.
I knew this was going to make me ugly cry. Making the call to stop all life saving measures and let a loved one go is the hardest thing I've ever had to do, and I'm thankful that the decision didn't come down to me alone. And Roxy... Roxy is Roxy. She's love and light. And you are beyond amazing, Dr. Mike. I'm sorry for your loss. If it helps you - and your family - millions of people you've never met have got your back. Love and hugs!
Oh, Mike, you made me cry like a baby (I'm 62). I lost my mom to heart disease when I was 39, and my world crumbled. I had lost my dad to diabetes 5 1/2 years earlier. Thank you for sharing your story.
The day my mom passed was the worst day of my life. I too was in the position of having to make that horrible decision when she was getting to the end. It's been almost 18 years, and the events of that day still run through my mind. It gets easier to deal with over time, but it still hurts 😔
… i am so sorry for you Doctor Mike, its very hard and i can not imagine the pain of losing my mom. I am so sorry for you. Stay strong man! You are a great doctor now. Your mom is proud of you.
Don't push it away or push anything down. Feel what you feel and know that you're never alone and that she loved you more than anything. We're here for you, and remember that you're loved.
yes it's better to let it out ❤
So sorry for your loss and what your Father and you went through 🙏🏼😔 Thank you for sharing your life Story with us 🙏🏼
I understand Dr Mike. I lost my dad at 13. I am about to turn 17 and I am ready for lifes challenges. My condolences for your mom. I am also part Russian too!
A tragic and beautiful story Mike. Your mother would have been proud.
So sweet you got your dad Roxy to comfort him during a dark time in your family. It looks like she helped him heal and be happy again. Legit crying as im typing this! 😭💙💙💙
So sorry Dr. Mike and family.
You got me crying real tears Dr Mike,you've been through alot and now you're a beautiful light for others,thank you for all that you've done and continue to do.God bless.❤❤😢
My moms passing from pancreatic cancer led me to become a doctor as well Mike. I’m sorry for your loss
I love that you got Roxy to keep him company. Feeling alone might be one of the hardest parts of grieving. A few weeks after my dad died, I decided to move back home and live with my mum and brother for a while and I believe it's the only reason I survived.
Im so sorry for your loss. I truly believe the world is a better place because you’re here spreading compassion and care for others.
Dr. Mike, Im old enough to be your mom. I loved your videos and I get such a good vibe from you. Im sending you virtual hugs honey. Just keep being you. 💖
My dad recently passed away, so this video came out at the right time and helped me with my grief. So thank you for this and sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss hope you are okay now and remember you're not alone you have millions of people how love and appreciate you so much. And remember never stop and keep going we're here for you hope this help. You helped so many people all around the world and hopefully we helped you and thank you Dr Mike for everything you've done!
that's a wonderful story and sorry for your loss. Your compassion for people in a medical crisis is evident.
Thank you for sharing your life with us Mike, lots of love and hugs to you and Bear.
Сочувствую потере вашей матери, надеюсь, ее душа покоится с миром и рада видеть ваши успехи и покой вашего отца.
Agreed
i know your mum is eternally proud of you and always watching over you ❤
my mum is about 5 to 6 yrs in remission.its never easy watching a family member fighting cancer❤
I lost my dad a couple of years ago to Multiple Myeloma, so watching this was very real to me. Unless you've experienced this kind of loss, you don't know what it's like. I'm so glad you took the positives with you and used them to help you become a better doctor! Thanks for sharing your story.
Aw what a terribly sad situation and what a wonderful way to honor your mom and help your dad on his time of great grief. You are the kind of son a parent HOPES AND PRAYS to have. Thanks for sharing that story.
We are all with you, braveheart!!!
I am so sorry for your loss. She'd be so proud of the man you are today. Big love to you are your fam ❤
The fact that you achieved so much despite having such hardships makes me respect you even more. You are a very strong person, your mom is surely proud of you, believe me. Im so happy to have you as my role model, god bless you Doctor Mike and stay blessed!!!
Thank you for sharing this deeply personal part of your life. I respect you for going on and finishing medical school.
Beautiful woman, inside and out, and you look like her. I'm so sorry for yours and her struggle, and loss. She lived a life of service, to both educating children and raising a family. You honor both your parents well, by being both a great physician and educator! Be very proud. I know we all are!
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As a service dog owner, can attest to how amazing dogs are. They can provide a level of care that goes beyond humanity.
Hey Doc, that was so sad and so awesome at the same time, just another reason why you are so loved by your followers, I surely wish you were my personal doc and I have a feeling you are not only one of the best but the best doc around. Stay blessed.
May her memory be a blessing and an international thank you, for giving us such a handsome and charismatic doctor.
I just went through almost this exact same situation with my grandmother about a year and a half ago. It’s so hard seeing them decline so quickly and so fast. Sending love to you Mike and thank you for sharing your story with us ❤️
The story of your mom always makes me cry. There is no doubt that she is incredibly proud of the person you’ve become. ❤
Hey Kristina 🌹🌹
How are you doing??
You're very brave to discuss your mom's final days and death, especially to such a huge audience. Bravo Doctor Mike. Sending you good vibes.
This made me feel so much better, thankyou
I had Acute Myeloid Leukemia when I was 12. I’m so sorry you had to experience watching her go through it. Thankfully I didn’t need a bone marrow transplant, and am successfully in remission. Love watching you❤️
im so happy for you, hope you stay healthy
I'm so sorry, Mike. we as fans are here for you
I had to take my late husband off life support in 2016. He got an infection in his leg and ended up with endocarditis. He did not have any prior medical issues. He was 47 and I was 38. It was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make. He was on pressors also and 3/4 limbs didn’t to be amputated. His intestines were necrotic. It was futile. Exactly what you said.
I don't have any words to say to you about this post. You are an amazing Doctor. And sharing about keeping your mom's memory. God bless you and your family.
I am so sorry for you. Your mom must be so proud of how you are now grown up. You’re very brave for being able to tell us the story.
As a grandson of a grandfather who succumbed to smoking-related cancers, I can really tell what this pain feels like.
It is a type of pain that really never goes away. It just grows with you.
I am so sorry, Dr. Mike. I hope they are both proud of us in Heaven (or wherever they all may be).
What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.
😢 My ❤ goes out to you. I was pediatric ALL in 82' and luckily came out the other side, but not without complications (beginning in 2012) due to chemo and radiation received for the ALL. Thank You for continuing and completing your training ... we need compassionate and outstanding doctors in all fields.
Im really sorry about your loss mike 🙁
they are watching you in heaven and they will stay with you forever mike.
We all feel for you Doctor Mike ❤
I cried and cried and cried some more. Absolutely sweet of you to think about getting a dog. What an awesome dog God had planned for your family. God bless you thank you for sharing.
This was so beautiful. Losing thee love of your life hits you with so many different emotions at once but you guys got through it and are still getting through it , TOGETHER!! Thats the best support anyone could have. You can tell you are the strong one of the family Mike. You being strong helped your father more than you could ever imagine. Rest in Paradise to your beautiful mother !
Aí que triste ❤
She was beautiful. So sorry for your loss Mike. I lost mine when I was less than 1 year old. I've never known what its like to have a mom. But I understand that deep hole it leaves in your heart.
Thank you for sharing your story. ❤ So moving. Love the bright light of Roxy during this very painful and dark time for your whole family. What a beautiful way to honor your mom and her loving presence.
Thank you for sharing your story Dr. Mike. You are truly an inspiration to us all and we appreciate the honesty and vulnerability. Keep up the good work 👏👏👏