Husband now has 3 brain tumors

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My husband is now on chemo tablets .consultant  said it will give him more time.I work in a care home and they are  giving me just weekend shifts as his son can can over to make sure he is ok.He is my stepson.I work 12 hour shifts.IHusband likes a drink .Came home from a 12 hour shift last night and husband had drunk a full bottle  of vodka..It is not the first time.When he is not drinking he is great but when he has a drink in him he is cruel  to me.Not abusive. When he has been  drinking  he falls  I.He said he does not want to go into a hospice  .I always said I would nurse him at home.Love him to bits .I have no family of my own to talk to.Need advice 

  • Oh Jake23 I'm sorry to hear this. Not sure I've any words of wisdom to share. Are there any local support options that would let you continue to care for him at home? Maybe talking to your GP would be a start.

    sending you love and hugs

    Wee Me  xx

    Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

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    FormerMember in reply to Wee Me

    Dont know what to do.Husband wants to stay at home and not go into a hospice  .Cant deal with the drinking .and the way he treats me .His family  does not know how bad the drinking  is.They bring him the drink in .

  • perhaps you need to be honest with them and ask them nicely not to bring any alcohol into the house. If they really care then they'll understand.

    xx

    Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

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    FormerMember in reply to Wee Me

    They know he likes  a drink..If they did not bring it to him he would struggle  to the local shop for it.He has done that before..Thank you for listening  x