Was diagnosed in October. Husband made redundant 2 days later. Then my dad died 2 weeks after diagnosis and due to covid etc couldn't even go to his funeral. Found out day after my dad's funeral that cancer was in my lymph glands. Have had 15 sessions of radiotherapy and I am lucky to be able to have tailored chemo, but struggling to think that way at the moment. I don't feel like I can talk to my husband about it because everything has happened so fast and we are both exhausted. He has said he just feels numb and can't speak about it. Is this normal? I have had to go back to work before I'm ready because of money worries and am worried about our relationship,which is probably stupid because we have been married for nearly 22 years.
Jan69. Oh dear you have had a rough time and it must be hard for you to get your head around . Good news that your BC is treatable.
Your husband is probably low due to redundancy and the job market not easy at the moment. Perhaps he feels he's let your down but harsh as it sounds you have to focus on yourself at this time . This is a safe place to talk about anything that is bothering you so keep posting xx
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