24.5.16

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Things aren't better. Went for my radio appointment yesterday was in tears nearly the whole time. Played golf today was enjoying it too, playing really well but then went really tired. First sign of it catching up with me. Just about finished with a decent score which was a bonus. Had lunch then went to the bank, then to the pub where I am starting working tomorrow then to radio. Feet were agony as usual and now my knees too. Picked my son up from his nan's (Dad's mum) and went back to the Hell hole. Had clothes thrown at me, neither of them are speaking to me. My son went out with one of his friends then came back and shouted that they were going to play in the garage. I said ok then I hear my mum saying 'that's our garage'. Honestly there has never been a problem before. Then I could hear her accusing them of throwing things in the canal just because she heard a splash and they hadn't. So I've been in bed since about 6.45. In a fair bit of pain, no dinner cos I daren't use anything. Put the lottery on though so you never know I might actually get some luck. Yeah right.

You know everyone is still telling me how amazing I am and how much they love me and think I have dealt with everything with such a great attitude but I'm heartbroken. I want to scream at them. I told a couple of my mates what is going on and they can't get their heads around how they can treat me like this. I want to say have I not been through enough. But if I start I will crack up I don't think I will be able to stop. Just got the most stupid response then too, shut bedroom door carefully got 'be careful shutting that door' shouted back 'that's why I shut it slowly' then got 'yerrrryeryerrr yer yerrrrr'. Really grown up 68 year old that one. I actually feel full of violence just hearing their voices makes me want to combust right now. I don't know if I said this in my last post but I have to deal with this everyday, the after effects, my reflection, they wake up in their owned house. They play golf, they go shopping they go out in their nice cars they have everything they want. I just want them to be civil to me. I never ask them for anything. I go to appointments on my own. My mum didn't come to a chemo appointment cos she wanted to play Bridge. My Dad just thrives on her having a go at me cos it deflects from all the things that wind her up about him. Tempted to go and get a bottle of something but am in my Minion Pyjamas and it's not a good look when you are a size 16 wearing size 14 clothes!

Other than the 2 mates and my son the only people that know I'm not happy are anyone that's read this, and probably thought I need to man up or something. I've always been the one to be there for people and I can't even properly open up to the friends who have been there throughout everything in my life and I don't want to be seen as not coping. I want to keep up the Wonder Woman image even though I'm using my cape to dry my eyes at the moment

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  • Hi gcnic

    Welcome to the club no one wanted to join.

    I just read your 2 blog posts right to the end :)

    Sounds like you are struggling big time with being treated like a child again after having your own life and independence.

    It must be tough having to move back in with your parents (for all of you), but they don't seem to be making you feel very welcome in your hour of need :(

    Congratulations for getting through the chemo and getting a part time job - it will be great for you to get out the house for a few hours, the change of scenery and chatting to the regulars will be a welcome distraction.

    I noticed you haven't joined any groups as yet and that is where most of the shared experience support is to be found. Do come and join us all in the very active Breast Group here (link)  It's good to chat about cancer treatment baggage and unload all the angst with those who know exactly how you must be feeling. You may even get some great tips to help any treatment side effects you have been left with ?

    Hope the rest of your rads go well, don't forget you will still be cooking for around 2 weeks after the sessions end so keep up with the creams etc.

    Take care, G n' J  (breast group)

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I read your two posts too.  I'm so sorry you are not supported in the home environment.  You must be ready to throw the towel in.  I think it is good idea to join a support group as suggested above.   Can you still contact your cancer nurse specialist? They can help with referral onto any support groups or can even just be an ear to listen to.  Have you tried to contact your local CAB Macmillan to see if they can help with finances/housing etc.   I really hope you get some help to leave your current living situation as you need to recover and rebuild your life with your son.  

    Take care. 

    Dee