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Hi everyone

I wanted to ask what everyone's relationships were like after diagnosis?

I'm finding myself feeling very alone.I'm just not always getting the support I'd like from my husband.I don't know if I expect too much or maybe I'm being too needy or overreacting etc 

So anyone's point of view or experience will help greatly thankyou Ness x 

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  • Ness hope you are recovering from surgery. I had a lumpectomy last friday. My husband has been amazing throughout chemo, but since the op things have become more difficult. I think it is simply a combination of factors: all my treatments and the need to stay positive for so long have taken their toll, its tough on him too, my suffering has taken precedence and he needs support too but maybe doesn't admit it. He's simply run out of positivity and doesn't know how to deal with it. I dont blame him, im a bad patient and im at the end of my tether too. This is just my experience and may not accord with yours. Maybe time to bring in the cavalry? Other people to give him a break? If this happened without cancer in the mix what would you do? Obviously a cheeky night out or weekend away is not an option, but im thinking how I can have time with hubby without talking about the kids or cancer. Might help me too! sometimes, as other posts have said the only way through is on your own. We know we love each other, being nice to each other will have to wait til another day!

  • Htg 

    That makes alot of sense thankyou.I think you could well be right on a few points there.I hope your also recovering well from your op.

    Wouldn't it be nice if it was all hearts and roses in these situations? I guess not,wishful thinking then.Perhaps over time family's just learn to live with cancer better.

    Everyone's been so kind sharing their stories.Thankyou all very much 

    Ness x 

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  • Htg 

    That makes alot of sense thankyou.I think you could well be right on a few points there.I hope your also recovering well from your op.

    Wouldn't it be nice if it was all hearts and roses in these situations? I guess not,wishful thinking then.Perhaps over time family's just learn to live with cancer better.

    Everyone's been so kind sharing their stories.Thankyou all very much 

    Ness x 

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