My husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer in March 2020. As you can imagine this turned our lives upside down. Since then he has cheated on me and I am not sure how to cope …….
HI Wifey28
Welcome to the Carers Only forum. So sorry to hear all that you and your husband have been through.
My husband received a terminal diagnosis in early Sept 2020 (grade4 brain tumour) so I get that the world turns upside in a heartbeat and that life becomes a roller coaster ride thereafter. It also puts a tremendous strain on even the strongest relationships. Nothing prepares you for hearing news like that.
I can't comment on what he's done (not my place) but only you know what you are able to forgive and forget and what you can tolerate. Personally in my own past I've been way too forgiving but I don't forget and that's not necessarily healthy either.
My only advice would be to talk to each other openly and honestly and take it slowly from there. There are no right or wrong ways to handle this.
Perhaps there are others within this community who can also offer some words of wisdom.
Hang in there. Stay strong.
Sending you a huge virtual hug
Wee Me xx
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