Support my partner in the time he has left

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We have been together for 21 years, and he has had mylofybrossis diagnosed with approx 18 months left. He finds it very hard and gets angry all the time, my emotions are drained so am I being selfish in wanting to talk about them because I cannot burden him with my feelings 

  • Hi Peggy sue, i can not help with your partners health problems,but i am moved by the depth of your emotions.You are most definitely not selfish in wanting to talk about how you feel.Feeling drained must be exhausting to say the least,please try and talk to others on this site who are in the same position as yourself,there are a lot on this site in the same  situation who will offer help and support. Dont think you are alone as you are not.  I can only hope things get better for you and your partner in time,but please don,t think you are on your own.                                                                                                                                                     I have a great sister who is supporting me with all that is going on with my health issues at the moment, and i am leaning on her  a lot , you have made me see how the other person feels ( thank you ) i can only hope that someone will answer her if she ever needs support on this site.                                                  I hope you get the support you both need Keep Calm and best wishes Xx                                                                                                                                                            

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    FormerMember in reply to wino

    Thank you all, just knowing there is someone out there that will listen is a big help, no one can help change the future ahead but it helps me to know I'm not alone. God bless xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi I totally get where you are coming from my husband was diagnosed with liver cancer last month given wks maybe months to live it just feels like we are in a bubble on a rollercoaster X 

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

     Sorry to hear your husband is so unwell,  yes a rollercoaster is what it feels like, keep smiling make happy memories and take each day as it comes. God bless xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I find myself here too, unfortunately, my husband has just been told no further treatment for him.  We're heading for at home end of life care.  Keep strong sweetheart!  X

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    You are certainly not alone Peggy Sue. My wife has been on a one way roller coaster ride for a year now and drained is not the word for it! You should be able to get some counselling from somewhere to help you. We are all in the same boat on this thread as well so talk freely here if and when you can or wish to as well. It sure isn't easy and doesn't get any easier, just be kind to yourself and others around you and wake up each day with renewed spirit and hope. All this is of course easier said than done...