My Partner has rectal cancer which has now spread to secondary cancer in his liver.
I am his carer this is the hardest job I have done in my life, their are no breaks no time for myself.
I feel like I am losing my sense of identity I don't know who I am any more. I feel very selfish saying this as he is the one with the illness. I love him dearly.
Its the constant uncertainty knowing if he could die, or not. no matter the outcome, things will never be the same again.
I feel like I will always be on edge. I don't know how to deal with these emotions in a positive way.
I don't know who to deal with or manage my emotions around the cancer.
Its the uncertainty nothing is planned anyone
he has been for a CT scan today if the results are ok and the tumour on his liver hasn't spread outside to his other organs they can operate, feels like my heart is being smashed into a thousand pieces.
Are they another carers that would advise who to manage his ? I have previously received counselling, but did not really find this useful.
Dear Sarah D42,
I am sorry to read your sad post I hope the results of the CT are positive.
You are without a doubt correct to say to be a carer is the hardest job to do, we get very little or no training the pay is naff and the hours
are long and can be very lonely.
We do all this because as you say you love him dearly [ my late wife told me this many many times ].
Please do not loose your identity, be proud of the one you have, you are the rock this guy will rely on, you are the utter support at a very
difficult time, walk with pride in the job you do.
It is very hard, every scan every appointment your life is on hold, yes I understand you are feeling on the edge.
Take a deep breath and consider every problem you encounter, some you will be able to dismiss others will need help and support
from the medical teams.
I feel your pain and understand your broken heart, love will carry you through.
I carried my wife into the chapel on Wednesday, our journey is over, but I hope this helps you.
Be proud you are doing a great job.
John.
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