My partner was recently diagnosed with terminal stomach and esophagus cancer. She has had a stent fitted to enable her to eat but has acid reflux and food comes back up. She manages to drink nutritional supplements. I try to encourage her to eat and feel angry as I think she isn't trying but understand this is almost impossible for her. Then feel bad for feeling anger. She's very thin. I feel she should be in hospital but she does not want to go. I'm respecting her wishes but don't know if I'm doing the right thing.
I feel isolated. Cry. Wish I could get away from this torment but know I have to do what I can for her.
I feel angry, but i think its more frustration. I think we dont want them to be this ill and we want them to be 'normal', maybe we cant get our heads round it all.
It is isolating as you feel you should be there. I feel your pain
I cry alone in the car when i go out, then back to 'strong' me when i walk through the door.
You are not alone xx
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