Partner blames me

Hi everyone. 

Im 43 years old, have a 15 year old daughter and been with my partner for 8 years. It hasnt been the easiest if relationships. I was diagnosed with cervical cancer on 6th August. Still waiting on results of MRI and PET scans to confirm staging and the wait is excruciating.

Prior to this id not had a smear since 2014 due toy last one being quite traumatic. I was diagnosed at the time with cervical ectropian that I didn't get treated and passed off symptoms that may have been linked with cancer as due to that belleding after sex and spotting between periods. 

Now ive been diagnosed with cancer and my partner is blaming me. Saying that I have ruined our future and if I had got myself checked sooner we may not be in this position

He's saying he's being forced to support me and can't deal with his emotions. He's got angry and shouted at me several times. Shut me out and threatened to leave.

I don't have any family close by and no friends away from work. I feel so lost and alone. Can I do this by myself?

 

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  • Hi Samfan

    • Cancer affects us all in unpredictable ways both partners and those with cancer. The only way to resolve it is talking through what is happening to you both. Should have, would have, could have its all very easy with hindsight to blame the past. But you both have to deal with reality which is now and plan to deal with it.The threats to leave you are empty ones. Walking away is the easy option at a time when you need support the most. He may realise he needs to be a real man and take some responsibilty. If not you may have to deal with this on your own and I wish you the strength to deal with it.
    • Ed
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  • Hi Samfan

    • Cancer affects us all in unpredictable ways both partners and those with cancer. The only way to resolve it is talking through what is happening to you both. Should have, would have, could have its all very easy with hindsight to blame the past. But you both have to deal with reality which is now and plan to deal with it.The threats to leave you are empty ones. Walking away is the easy option at a time when you need support the most. He may realise he needs to be a real man and take some responsibilty. If not you may have to deal with this on your own and I wish you the strength to deal with it.
    • Ed
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