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Posted by PattieM on 8/29/2007, 10:32 am
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Hi, I posted a very positive message about being Stage IV, and I still feel that way. However, it did not seem appropiate in that posting to tell you all that on June 3 of this year, my husband of 34 years walked out on me without even an explanation. My children (girl-25, girl-20, and a boy-19, are totally devastated. I am seeing a counseler as are my children. I have been very sad, mainly because he said some really ugly things to me and I did not see this coming. I cry every day and I don't know how to get beyond this. I know the best revenge is for me to live a good life, but I can hardly get out of bed every morning. I never expected this to happen. (And no - there is no other woman) - All he did say is that he is unhappy, has been a long time, and was leaving. My therapist says she thinks I'm still in shock and that is why I am not moving on. I guess I just would like to know if there are other women out here at Stage IV, or even any Stage BC whose husbands have left unexpectedly. Several doctors and my therapist have told me that this is extremely common and happens to many, many women. My oncologist told me straight out that she is surprised my marriage has lasted 17 years after my first diagnosis. Anyway, is there anyone out there that this has happened to and what did you do. Did anyone's husband realized he made a mistake and come back. Do you really think that being Stage IV had anything to do with him leaving. He will not talk to me. If anyone can give me advice, I am open to it. Pattie
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