Breast cancer, partner already seen someone

Hi ,

My life,  my heart is on pieces. 

I met my partner just over 10 years ago and we have beautiful and kind 9 years old daughter together. 

They are my world,  my life,  my everything. 

January this year I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Stage two. 

Already had  double mastectomy surgery,  second chemotherapy already .

My partner was supportive at the beginning,  after that he just didn't bother even to talk to me and I kept everything inside me and trying to get on with the treatment on my own and relaying on friends. I was trying my hardest so my daughter is not affected and can't see my pain. 

Week ago now my partner told me he is already seen someone .

He is spending the weekend again with her. 

I didn't feel loved for years . But I loved him and still do .

My hair has fallen out. My life is on pieces.  

I have to accept he doesn't have feelings,  probably for years.  I have to respect that.

It's just hard , really hard.

  • I would say tell him to go right now ,you have enough to deal with without a selfish man who chooses this time to tell you this ,to me there's no point in even trying to make him stay he's shown his true colours and as you know you can't make someone love you if they don't ,Its all very sad but you don't need him around ,I would just concentrate on yourself and your daughter ,keep good friends and rely on them until you are out of the situation you are in ,he may come to his senses he may not but you have to try and get yourself strong enough to deal with being without him ,you and your daughter can be fine together ,losing your hair etc is temporary you'll come out of this stronger than you are right now ,I really wish you the best for the future let us know how you get on with your treatment etc Best wishes to you x

  • That is absolutely awful for you ! What a *** ! Tell him to get out , you don’t need this stress on top of everything. Your hair will grow back , you are still the same strong person . I didn’t bother with a wig and felt great , have a pixie cut after just 4 months . My friend on the other hand preferred a wig , it’s a personal thing . Look after yourself and your daughter , if he can’t stand by you through this don’t even bother trying . I know it must be hard but try and come  to some agreement for him to see his daughter.Stay strong and all the best

  • Hello , what an awful sad story! He’s probably running away because he’s scared and can’t deal with what’s happening , but it’s also very selfish when you’re going through hell. My advice if you want it would be the following. Hold your head up high , Keep your dignity , you will get through this , your hair will grow back after treatment and you have a beautiful daughter . Have a walk every day by the sea, in a park . Treat yourself to a new lipstick, scarf ! If money is a problem , have a trawl round charity shops . Just believe you will get through this ! It’s just a really  s@@@ time ! Get together with your friends / family . Keep in touch , sending a cwtch ( hug)x