Running on auto pilot .....

FormerMember over 6 years ago

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My partner has in the last couple of months been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Right now I feel like a glorified skivvie, secretary, taxi driver and nurse, not a soon to be wife. I feel so guilty for feeing this way. I’ve tried to get help but there is just nothing available to me.

I feel like he has been diagnosed and then we got dropped, the Macmillan benefits advisor at our local hospital has not been very helpful and I ended up spending most of the day yesterday chasing things up, thankfully I managed to get it all sorted.

I’m trying to sort things out for my partners 24 year old son who is not handling things very well and could really do with some counselling.

I feel like I’m trying to do everything AND work, but I’m drowning.

I just want somewhere to go where people understand what I’m going through as I’m coming to my wits end x

GRANNY59 over 6 years ago

Hi Tigger68 welcome to the forum and that sounds like it is all very difficult for you right now with all that is going on. It also sounds like you are having to be all things to all people and you get lost in all that.

This disease take its toll on not just the person but those closest to them as well and there is help there for you. Im wondering if you have given the Macmillan Line a call as they are excellent and can point you in the right direction for support for you and for your partners son. They are available on 08088080000 and from 8am -8pm every day.

Sending very best wishes your way for now.xxx

FormerMember over 6 years ago in reply to GRANNY59

Hi Gail and thank you for your message. I’m going to give the number a call today. I do feel like I’m being there for everyone and I’m becoming emotionally and physically tired. Some days I just feel like throwing the towel in and running away.

FormerMember over 6 years ago in reply to FormerMember

I have had an evening like this massive hugs. Cry when you need to, rant when you need to and hugs to you xx

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