Unreasonable?

Hi 

I'm in the middle of my breast cancer treatment and have no family nor friend support. I have a partner who tells me my cancer is getting in the way of him living his life and fights with me all the time. He's parents says I should support him and not the other way around. I've tried really hard being strong but am I being unreasonable to ask for some emotional support from him or is this being selfish? I'm confused.

 

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  • Hi I've just read your post you really do not need this now I haven't got breast cancer but have had a few problems with my breast and come on here for a bit of support the people on here are great so you've come to the best place for support my heart goes out to you tell him if he's got nothing good to say to you then to not even bother if anything I think what you're going through will make you stronger and see him for what he is 

  • Thank you for your kind words Wolvesgirl. I really need support as was close to giving up. X

  • Hi Autumn hope u don't mind my opinion. From our side it looks like your doing all the giving and he's doing all the taking you need someone who will help and support you if things get rough. Your life could be better and easier with out him. 

    Hope I'm not upsetting you with what I've said.

    P.s i had to retire to look after my wife she needs 24 /7 care she has Alzheimers and parkinsons. I'm the one with cancer been on palliative care since February 2016. We work together a partnership works both ways..

    Billy 

  • Hi Billy

    Thank you for your message and no you haven't upset me at all. Because I don't have family to "look out for me", I find it helpful getting others views. I now realise that it's all abnormal what's happening here in my life. Like I said,  I almost gave up fighting and even mentally prepared myself to die. 

    I'm so sorry to hear about you and your wife. Hope you are looking after yourself too? X

  • Hi hun. I can sorta relate 2what you are going through ......I got diagnosed with breast cancer in November and had surgery in December and am currently going for radiotherapy. In my partners eyes I am being mardy and cus I've had surgery he said it's gone and I'm causing a fuss and need to pull myself together. To be honest I'm still struggling to cope with everything and often cry myself 2sleep ..... he been complaining over weekend that he got toothache and in so much pain .....I wish all I got was toothache !!!! .....I love him to bits but after all I've been through and still going through without him being there for me (not even been to any appointments with me or asked how got on) I'm starting to ask myself "why" x

  • Hi shazzylou, i hate to say it but a partnership is if one needs support or help the other is their to do whatever is needed, not just to moan about things.

    Hope treatment is going well and you get things sorted out which ever way you think best. Good luck and best wishes for the future. 

    Billy 

  • Hello Autumn 123

    I agree with many others that your partner does not sound as if he is worthy of you. I DO get it though that supporting someone with cancer is a tough call. My husband is 81 and in good health and I can see the affect it’s having on him. He has visibly drained since my breast cancer diagnosis. He is a brilliant support but I can see it’s taking its toll. We argue sometimes too. The pressure is quite tough at times as you will know. Just some days we both struggle over similar issues and that can lead to a clash despite trying hard to hold onto one another in a loving and even handed way. It’s not always possible. Mostly we manage it though. 

     

    I cannot imagine being made feel responsible for someone else’s unhappiness through my own serious illness??!!! It’s absolutely unacceptable  and so selfish it leaves me totally devoid of any sympathy whatsoever. How dare he??!! How dare his parents?? 

    You ARE worth so much more.  Look after YOU  and go well  

     

    Sebdibg biggest love,

    Kebbs x