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Hello Leon
So sorry to hear of the unwelcome news and the immense pressure that the diagnosis has put you and your family members under.
If I understand it correctly, you are faced with a 600km, 8-hour trip which as a one off can probably be safely endured.
I suspect that if this were a work situation, there would be some health and safety directives that would say this is too risky to undertake on a regular basis.
Family ties and love are very strong and often allow us to dig deep into our reserves, but if they push you over the edge to risk your own well-being, either through personal stress impacting your health or potentially putting yourself (and other road users) in harm’s way due to excessive driving, then you are wise to question what has been asked of you.
There is no easy answer Leon, but if you were to have an accident or come to harm, this would devastate your family and potentially any other road users involved.
I would personally completely understand and support you in your decision should you feel deep down inside that you feel unsafe and are just not physically, emotionally, or mentally up to it. You have always come across as a decent, honest and fair person on this Forum.
It is so difficult to find the highest good in these complex and heart wrenching situations and I wish you and your family the best possible outcome.
Dennis
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