emotionally drained today

for the second day this past few days I am feeling so alone and so tired- my husband is now seeming poorly and distant - up until now although I have been through panic and shock and fear I have felt so blessed he has appeared like my husband and ok - but he now feels distant and also becoming ill with side effects form the drugs and I feel alone here- I don't know what to do? my daughter and son are making their own life and I don't really know who to talk to - I just want to go back to the old times come 7 weeks ago when we were blissfully unaware and happy- I am so sorry to be so negative and feel so guilty for this but I am struggling - and do not feel I will be able to experience true happiness again - we are when I not so selfishly emotional seizing time and having good times but to see him feel recent pain and discomfort is ripping me apart-  I am hoping that tomorrow brings a good day and I can support others on here rather than letting it all go like this - I need to be strong and I have done so well - but at times I feel so weak and desperate - I do hope that my husband feels able to attend the local cancer centre tomorrow for support for us both as at leads here we do not have to fall into roles of being the old Mr and Mrs Dc - for which I fear we have left behind. I hope not to have brought anyone reading this down and hope your day is going well - it does help to share even with others if only in this way - much love to you all

  • hi traceyc,   i thought i would ask how are things going for you and your husband now,  i hope you are finding being in touch with others helpfull.  :)

  • Thank you cococat for responding it's very kind. Things are much better and I am feeling brighter as Daryl my husband is well. I have had a counselling session do a bit stronger. How are you doing ? Much love Tracey xx
  • hi tracey, that is good to hear, im glad your husband daryl is well as can be with lung cancer,    at moment, and the counselling session has helped... my dads doing well on the chemo, at the moment, after a debulking and opp, and radiotherapy on a primary grade 4 brain tumour cancer hes been told 2 years with the treatment to prolong life only. ive been finding this site helps, a lot listening and getting in touch with others who are going through and supporting someone with cancer.. please never apologise for your posts, it is good to share people on here understand..so things going good at moment , for you two and us, lets hope we can all enjoy a nice Christmas with our loved ones, good to have things to look forward too, and I find if im ever a bit down, I put some radio music on, and it helps...good to be in touch.  sending love..... cococat/rach

  • thank you - i agree music is a great therapy - and live music helps us both - so we go to gigs if we can - its a way of sharing nice time and block out some of the difficult times cococat/rach. I hope your dad is having a good week and you have the strength you need at this terribly difficult time

    take care love Tracey xx