I find myself struggling to come to terms with the heartbreaking reality that my wife has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
It's a disbelief that weighs heavily on my heart, a thought that feels surreal and utterly devastating. The unpredictability of life has thrown me into an emotional whirlwind, grappling with the knowledge that our time together is finite.
Each day is a reminder of the love we share, but also of the challenges ahead. Navigating this journey is both terrifying and overwhelming as I seek to support her through this fight with grace and courage.
The precious moments we have left become even more significant, yet the pain of what lies ahead casts a long shadow over our lives. In this time of uncertainty, I hold on tightly to hope, love, and the memories we continue to create. I wish for strength—to embrace each day with compassion and resilience, despite the heartache of knowing we are facing an uphill battle together.
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I really struggled when my wife was first diagnosed, in Janice's case with Leiomyosarcoma though she had a number of issues before that including sepsis that could easily have killed her.
I managed to find a living with less stress course with Maggies that really helped me. Part of that was recognizing that nobody really knows what tomorrow will bring and that will all my worrying about what the future might hold I was blocking myself from appreciating what we have. We also learnt conscious breathing techniques that are helpful when life decides to throw us another curveball but also in helping me relax and get some sleep. Transcendental meditation though did not really work for me.
What many carers find is that they need to remember to make some time for themselves,
<<hugs>>
Steve
