Struggling with Negative Emotions
Good morning, I am new to the forum so apologies if this subject has been discussed previously. I had a double mastectomy in March 2024. Breast Cancer is so prevalent in my family, but all other fam...
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To everyone who have sent their thoughts, well wishes, support and shared their stories, I am truly thankful. Last week was a low point for me, but just getting it off my chest and having people understand my feelings has helped me so much.
George - thank you so very much for your partner perspective. Wow what a reality check it was for me. My husband is the typical male born in the 60s who is the alpha male, physically strong, very loyal and protective of his family, but underneath is emotionally needy (all the love intended with this last comment). I am the emotionally strong one and I guess I just expect everyone to be the same and just get along with things - No need to share feelings, it is what it is!! But your comments made me stand back and look past myself, and take stock of the fact that is what he needed. So a very genuine thank you.
Every one of you have given me a piece of advice that I am able to directly apply to this journey I find myself in - the podcasts are really beneficial hearing things from someone who has also lived this. I am a true crime podcast addict so these are on hold at the moment :) I'm also not going to compare myself to others anymore as this is definitely not helpful or fair to those ladies.
Anyway, I can't pass on enough thank you's. Your generosity in sharing your words of wisdom has moved me forward and I am extremely grateful.
Regards, Jodie
George - thank you so very much for your partner perspective. Wow what a reality check it was for me. My husband is the typical male born in the 60s who is the alpha male, physically strong, very loyal and protective of his family, but underneath is emotionally needy (all the love intended with this last comment). I am the emotionally strong one and I guess I just expect everyone to be the same and just get along with things - No need to share feelings, it is what it is!! But your comments made me stand back and look past myself, and take stock of the fact that is what he needed. So a very genuine thank you.
Every one of you have given me a piece of advice that I am able to directly apply to this journey I find myself in - the podcasts are really beneficial hearing things from someone who has also lived this. I am a true crime podcast addict so these are on hold at the moment :) I'm also not going to compare myself to others anymore as this is definitely not helpful or fair to those ladies.
Anyway, I can't pass on enough thank you's. Your generosity in sharing your words of wisdom has moved me forward and I am extremely grateful.
Regards, Jodie