My husband has buried his head in the sand, totally unsupportive and I have said to him multiple times that it feels like he doesn't give a poop. I know he's emotionally stunted and there's no way he will meet my needs. My 27 year old daughter has aspergers, still lives at home, she has been amazing ! She hasn't missed one appointment, she soaks up everything I'm told like a sponge and re-tells me when I need the info. My other daughter, she cares but I don't feel the support is there. My sister has been amazing with keeping me sane and talking sense into me. My best friend thinks everything can be made better by going out and getting drunk..... that's the last thing I feel like doing. I haven't told many other people because I don't want to be disappointed by their actions. A cancer diagnosis certainly shows you who can be relied on and who can't. X
I’m so sorry to hear you feel this way. It’s hard when you get that diagnosis. Maybe your husband is putting a wall up, because he’s scared himself! Sometimes, people act oddly in a crisis. You’re so right, that the mental health side becomes as important as the physical, it can be a battle in both fronts. Hope it helps offloading on here. We get it
Thanks for your message. I'm.not married I live with my sister and she doesn't like to think about it and my mum thinks I don't want to talk about and makes up my mind for me. There attitude is to brush it under the carpet and think it's over so I should feel the same. It's hard as I've had breast cancer twice and a precancerous polyp in the bowel so it's quite scarey.
That’s very tough for you. Sometimes we don’t need someone to speak, we just need someone to listen. There is so much to process and it can be draining. I really feel for you. But you have friends h re and please don’t be afraid to empty your head on the forum. Me? Since I only got the diagnosis yesterday, I am dazed, and very apprehensive of what’s to come. But like everyone else in here, it h s to be faced. Never hesitate to keep in touch ️
That’s very tough for you. Sometimes we don’t need someone to speak, we just need someone to listen. There is so much to process and it can be draining. I really feel for you. But you have friends h re and please don’t be afraid to empty your head on the forum. Me? Since I only got the diagnosis yesterday, I am dazed, and very apprehensive of what’s to come. But like everyone else in here, it h s to be faced. Never hesitate to keep in touch ️
Thank you. I'm here to talk if you have any fears or anxieties. I don't mind supporting you.a new diagnosis is very overwhelming so much and alot to process. Think our bodies go into shock mode and we tend to pretend we are OK but deep down is bubbling up loads of anxieties fears and uncertainty. Hope you have support from your family and hospital.
Please feel free to ask me any questions anytime of night or day. Thinking of you.
