cancer strength
I was diagnosed with cancer 2004, I was diagnosed in Ireland, my brother and sister turned their backs on me, they told me to go back to where I come from, that I wasnt wanted here, they said that if it was sympathy I was looking for I wouldnt be getting it from them, my dad died 6 months before so he didnt know what was going on, this really hurts me, also I was told that I couldn't have children because of the cancer, this is really affecting me also. I feel so down at times but just keep going
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Story shared: 14/10/2006 06:36:50
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Thank you for coming on here and sharing this. I think you are very strong for your final comment and you keep on going.
I hope you get what you want from this site, and you receive some supportive words and advice.
Best wishes, good luck and take care, CJ
So sorry to hear about your diagnosis and family difficulties. Sometimes it's that old cliche about the people closest to us who hurt us the most. My mother was diagnosed with cancer last year and I fell apart (as did she - not a good combination). One of my brothers wasn't that supportive and my mother found that some of her friends didn't want to speak to her again. I was in a similar situation - so-called 'friends' didn't want to know, even after many years of friendship. This made me very sad and cynical. It also made me realise that sometimes people can't take the reality of life, or don't want to give anything. It's their selfishness that is the problem, not you.
However, you sound like you have an inner strength and forbearance and I'm sure this will help you pull through. Although it's devastating to be told that you can't have children, your priority is to get well. One issue at a time - life's hard enough!
Thank you for having the guts to share this with complete strangers and I wish you all the best for a healthy and happier life.
TheMonkey
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