Hey I’m about to start my third chemo on Tuesday. Things are bad at home. Me and my partner constantly arguing. Today he screamed at me. It felt so wrong. Is it abusive? I told him I didn’t feel it was right he’d signed up with a fitness plan that includes eating plan, daily exercise, Skype calls. He wants to get in shape. I felt let down. He works full time and struggles to cope with helping me already. I just feel that adding to the pressure of it all by him signing up to this programme was inconsiderate. I feel he’s being selfish. He’s always irritable and moody already as he’s so tired snd stressed with everything, he’s all I’ve got to take care of me. I’m feeling really low. I’ve lost the will. My life feels so bad I don’t know why I’m bothering to fight.
Hi , sorry you are going through difficulties in your relationship on top of being in the middle of cancer treatment. I would urge you to pick up the phone to speak to someone about it, the helplines here at Macmillan would be a good starting point? When you ask if your partner is being abusive it’s difficult to answer from just a few paragraphs describing his behaviour, but it’s definitely not helpful for you to be shouted at. You need support, not screaming. It sounds like he is not coping with your diagnosis and treatment but that’s no excuse to shout at you. I feel like you both need some external help. Please do phone Macmillan or another support group this morning. And please tell the nurses when you go for your chemo tomorrow, that you are feeling unsupported at home. It’s important that they know.
Sending love and a big virtual hug your way, HFxx
Hello Andromeda1
I feel for you. I had the same with my husband. During chemotherapy he was absolutely vile. I ended up moving to my mums. I hated him for being like it when I needed him. He was ultimately cheating me. It's been tough but to be honest I had bigger things to deal with. Hes an idiot. I've made myself proud with the fight I have hopefully won. Try to focus on you. I'm hear if you need me.
Julie xx
Please don’t give up! You are worth so much more than this!
Shouting at you cannot be excused- it is wrong and classed as abusive. I don’t know him or know if he’s struggling with your diagnosis. But he is not my concern- you are my concern. Please don’t take your foot off the gas. Is there anyone you can turn to for support?
please give Women’s aid a call if you need support from anyone.
women’s aid can offer support. Please keep your head up and believe you can have a happier life. Please message if you need to speak further xx
I have had the same its awful. I had a voicemail for my local council about still needing to shield and I burst into tears He told me to get over myself I would never have dreamed o saying that to him. I try to be understanding of what it must be like for him but my strength is failing
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