I am feeling so lonely and sad, grieving for the loss of relationship with my husband. He has terminal throat cancer. He asks me how I am doing but doesn’t seem to care or listen to me. I get that he’s very ill, tired, in pain and on so many medications, but I miss him. Miss how loving he used to be. Miss the closeness. I have been struggling with what is going to happen. Afraid of what’s going to happen. I very much want us to make happy memories but it’s just not working out that way. Does anyone else feel there is strain in your relationship?
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