I guess many of us have regrets as our lives draw to an end - as well as all the good memories. For me I regret my lack of honesty with my wife about my sexuality. I have a spanking fetish involving men only. It lives in my head (I’m not into pain!) but I do like the power exchange aspects. I have discussed this with my wife who I love very much, but have not been fully transparent with her. This is partly to save my own embarrassment and preserve the little self esteem I have, but mostly to protect her from pain.
I don’t particularly want advice but I’d be interested to hear from anyone who can empathise, or hear about others’ regrets so that I can offer support. I’m 62, white, English and have a terminal brain cancer diagnosis.
Just the usual - walking the dog on my mobility scooter, going for coffee, snoozing, Netflix. We are watching House at the moment but I’m getting bored of it cos each one is the same! We get out every day no matter what the weather is doing to walk the dog. We got him as my Chemotherapy Therapy Dog (!() in 2021 the first time I had chemo. I had a relatively easy ride until the last cycle but I took him for a walk every day no matter how shit I felt. He was and is a godsend!
I am watching Criminal minds and find most it becomes the same. Just different characters. Pleased your getting out and about and have some wheels to get some fresh air. We have 2 cats who keep me company now and then. Cats though it is all on their terms, but since my diagnosis they have been close by. I would love a doggie but life and time does not allow it for us
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