Struggling with Dads anger

 My dad has changed so much since diagnosis and can get really angry over the least thing, I don’t take this personally and just listen to him vent, I refuse to say anything that I might later regret. Today was awful and I cut my visit short as I just couldn’t cope with dads anger any longer, it wasn’t awkward as I just said I was off home, I felt so sad, confused, hurt and numb all at the same time on the way home. I really feel like I can’t do this anymore but it’s just been a bad day and sharing my feelings here will hopefully help me to get it out of my system. 

  • Hi there ... I'm sure you'll feel a tad better just writing it down, and getting it off your chest .. there's another tread on here about the same thing ... You may be able to help each other ...

    I personally don't think there's any excuse to say hurtfull things to our kids ... Esp when they take the time to help us .... I would do the same as you , walk out as soon as he starts ... I would hope my son would walk away if I started on him .... I adore my lads with all my heart and taking anything out on them is never right ... Maybe once your dad realises your not going to take it, he may change ..

    Lots of us on here have cancer , and is the reason we feel down at times... It is not an excuse to be rude and crule ... Sending you a vertual hug ... Chrissie x

  • Thank you for your reassuring words, isn’t it amazing what a difference a day makes after a good nights sleep. I sometimes think that I just can’t do this anymore and then suddenly I find the strength from somewhere and get through another God given day. Hills and troughs is becoming the norm one day at a time.