hi, I was diagnosed with breast cancer on the 17th of May and have completed chemotherapy surgery and radiotherapy. I am really struggling with how my mum has acted since my diagnosis. Her lack of pport mainly in a practical way has been very upsetting and she really does not get that. I am still on a journey of healing. I am trying to be patient and understand that she is getting older but
m emotionally drained by trying to understand her behaviour towards me.
just need to vent
Doyle,
Bless you, I know exactly how you are feeling, but don't take it to heart, I am told it is a form of denial..." if I don't talk about it or react to it, then it isn't happening. "
My wife, bless her did a similar thing and over time I realised that she was frightened of my condition (Multiple Myeloma) and what it was doing to me, but she is getting better.
She is now my rock and looks after me, but sometimes still shies away from it all. She talks about my appointments at the hospital, but only the time they take, the parking issues etc.
Chin up lovely girl, you vent as much as you want, you are ENTITLED.
Give your mum a hug, tell her you love her.
People on this forum are there for you if you need them.
Good luck, thinking of you
Lots of love
Mike
Hi Mike
Thank you so much for your reply which have cheered me up. Much appreciated. Good luck to you x
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