Husband not coping
Does anyone have any advice dealing with a husband who is not dealing with a diagnosis? He’s leaning on me for emotional support and has spent most of the holidays drunk (he was a heavy drinker before...
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Hi @Brownowl, I just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you. I am always a fan of enlisting the help of a psychologist or counsellor but I also know that there are many people who would not willingly use the services. Does your husband have a close mate/relative who he would talk with? A lot of men may not be comfortable starting the conversation, but perhaps you could get that person to ‘drop over’ some time.
Everyone deals with the diagnosis so differently, but it is really important that you get the support you need. I am in no way qualified, but I can really recommend giving the Cancer Council a call as they have support services which may be able to give you some ideas about how to handle things.
You are not ranting at all and this is a great place to come to for support and understanding. You need to be supported. At the moment the priority is your health and allowing your body time to heal. In the meantime, could you try doing a couple of day activities that you all will enjoy - picnic; beach trip - things that don’t really present the opportunity to drink so that you can spend time with your daughter and kind of break the routine.
Take care and I am sending you a hug - the road we walk can be just so exhausting, but we are here for you. Mx
Everyone deals with the diagnosis so differently, but it is really important that you get the support you need. I am in no way qualified, but I can really recommend giving the Cancer Council a call as they have support services which may be able to give you some ideas about how to handle things.
You are not ranting at all and this is a great place to come to for support and understanding. You need to be supported. At the moment the priority is your health and allowing your body time to heal. In the meantime, could you try doing a couple of day activities that you all will enjoy - picnic; beach trip - things that don’t really present the opportunity to drink so that you can spend time with your daughter and kind of break the routine.
Take care and I am sending you a hug - the road we walk can be just so exhausting, but we are here for you. Mx