Considering what I saw happening on Just2Pale's page the other day, what I'm reading here is coming as a bit of a shock to me.
Sorry for your loss, death in the family is extremely hard and I wish you all the best. My uncle lost his lengthy battle with lung cancer not to long ago. I know how you feel.
I should also add I don't think there's solid evidence attributing birth control towards cancer. Though there may sometimes be side effects involved with taking the drugs, there is absolutely no conclusive evidence linking it to the development of cancer. It's all speculation, similar to "vacination causes autism".
Also, nobody can force you to take birth control. the very notion of that is absolutely ridiculous.
Lionelion
Oh teh noes! i am sincerely sorry....i cant say ive felt the pain of a death of a mother, but i have lost 1 set of my grandparents, and some other close relatives, so while i might not be able to fully know your loss, i somewhat know what youre going through, and i am truly sorry for your loss...