Why are people so cruel?

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I know that we all go through different experiences. But I CANNOT get my head around how cruel and insensitive people are to those who have cancer. I'm not saying that everyone is cruel, BUT SOMETIMES, the people who you thought would be there to support and comfort are so bloody nasty.

My daughter has lost so many of her 'so called friends'. AND I'M sick of the excuses that they can't cope....DO THEY THINK SHE CAN?? She even received atext the other day saaying that they just wanted to get on with their lives....WELL I'M GLAD THEY GET THAT OPTION, as her life is going to be cut short!!!!!!!!

Two other so called friends came up to my other daughter and said they sorry they not been there for my daughter but could they come to her funeral!!!!

We've been in this nightmare for a year and 20 days...and it continues. I just don't feel like I can cope at the moment...I just want our normal life back...God I sound like Why us, Why us!!! No, I just want my daughter to be well..I want it to be me not her.

PEABS XXX

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    THank you so much for your kind words and support. Just get so fed up with how people are at times. Keep telling myself NOT TO WASTE MY TIME thinking about them, all my time is allocated for what is important in my life.......MY DAUGHTER'S, as they both going through difficult times. I hate this feeling of not being able to make everything ok for the both of them.

    Love PEABS XXXX

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Peabs, as Normally says teenagers are selfish - although that doesn't excuse their apparent total ignorance - unfortunately they will grow to regret their actions but that is of no comfort to your daughter.  You are all doing so well - your fight is admirable - but this illness is full of so many ups and downs our emotions are all over the place, we're always playing catch up with ourselves.  You're right ignore those kids and concentrate on what makes you happy, your daughters. You are obviously so proud of each other and rightly so - Another hug for a special family, take care xxxxxxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I don't know if this will help at all, as I can only begin to imagine your pain. But try to think of the people or special friends that have really come through for you and your daughter, (often people that you would not have expected to) maybe that might help ease the lost faith you must be experiencing in these other young people.

    It strikes me that so many teenagers are such drama queens these days.'Can't cope' I blame the soaps and junk tv. These people are of no use to your daughter anyway and are better kept away. Keep strong.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Peabs

    Sadly too many people as self obsessed and can only think of themselves and their emotions, or maybe they just don't care.

    My consultant told me that we you have cancer some people will treat you like a lepar, sadly I fould this to be true.

    As long as people who really matter are there for you, that whats matters.

    Best wishes to you and your daugher.

    Peter

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Peabs people of all ages can be hurtful, I've seen folk on here hurt by their families and friends at their time of need.  This is a problem experienced by patients and also carers, the bereaved especially!

    I wish I had some wise words to ease her pain at the rejection from her friends, I don't but I know they will regret it and wished they had spent the time creating last memories instead of casting her aside.

    I have friends and acquaintences who find it hard to look me in the eye these days.  Of course being older, I can laugh it off and even play naughty mindgames back if I feel like it ;) but your daughter does not have that luxury.

    Love and strength to you and your family.

    Debs xx