Tell me someone else out there is living the wrath of a bad man!

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I have been involved with dear Tom for the past year and a half but have known him for thirty-five. Since our recent , occasionally rocky, relationship I have changed careers, lost my dad and given up my home to live with him some two and a half months ago. When I found the "lump" five weeks ago he was scared but intensely devoted. He did not go to any procedures and I did not expect him to. I know live ninety miles from my doctors and my job. I saw fear in his eyes. In a matter of three weeks I went from "what's this" to surgery for IDC with 4/22 lymph node involvement. Margins are clean and PET is clean. Life is good. One mere day after returning from surgery dear boy told me he could not deal with my cancer and I needed to get my (stuff) and get out of his house!!! He even went to the police to have me removed. I have no parents, no siblings, no children but I am a very respected, self-confident 54 year old woman. He told me to live in my car, my cancer was not going to kill him, I was a burden and I was getting what i deserved. He told me that if his sister (succumbed to esophageal cancer) was alive she would drag me out of the house. I am not only shaken beyond words I am scared and confused. I have never dealt with such an angry man. My future has been shattered. I feel better equipped to deal with the cancer than with the maniac who took over my best friend and life-companion's person.

I have a great team of cancer killers. I also am blessed with a troupe of good friends who are sharing the handholding to get this weenie through treatment. I even have an ex who has come forth to support me on my endeavor with cold caps to try to preserve my hair. I am strong-willed, informed and healthy. I just cannot tell anyone what this man has done to me. I am embarrassed and defiant. I don't want to hear that I should move on. Not now. Not him. I would not have risked so much if I did not believe in him. Oddly, his ex-wife, in this tiny community of 1000 was diagnosed ten weeks ahead of me and is receiving treatment at the same place. Isn't life strange. Mr. Noheart is infinitely concerned about her and her status and seems resentful of thongs like my little successes and my personal dealings with Carol Baldwin, wondering why I am given opportunities that "others just don't get."

I WANT TO KNOW THAT SOME OTHER WOMEN HAVE DEALT WITH COLD, CRUEL SOB's in the early stages of their treatment. Even just writing this I see how evident it is that I need to process his behavior. I just can't lean on my devoted and kind girlfriends who go home to their reasonable men each night. I cannot hear one more cancer patient tell me how lucky she is because her man is so devoted. Don't gloat over what you've got in this forum cuz, like cancer, you just never know. I want the wOmen who have been crushed in the fist of some self-righteous rat **** to share my pain. That's all. The rest I will handle.

Love you boobie-babes. Wage war together against the demon. And don't forget the bad humans who beg to go down in the flood. Forgiveness? When cancer Is beaten and Tommy is beggin'!!

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  • SIROD
    SIROD Member Posts: 2,194 Member
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    Two and Half Months
    You have 2 1/2 months invested in this man, loose him! Go live at a Y or someplace equivalent. Living in your car is not a place for you at this time. Count your lucky stars that you found out so soon what a mean sob he really is.

    I believe you are strong and will do just fine. He was a maniac in sheep's clothing.

    Best wishes,

    Doris
  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member
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    Go to your church, YWCA, or
    Go to your church, YWCA, or Women's Shelters for help.

    All men (and women) handle things differenttly. Hubby (of 35+ yrs) has only gone to 1 appt. with surgeon with me. He had lost his Mom when he was 9 to Cervical Cancer. All he would do while in the room was look at his feet. That was the last time I asked him to go with me. Been through 4 A/C, 12 Taxol and 25 rads - took myself - he woule have or adult Son would have but I'm a strong military brat and wife so I did what I handled it. He's been there when he had to be - port implant, surgery, colonscopy. He actually lost his job because he had to take me back to UC the next day after Colonoscopy becuse of SE's. We have horses - he took/takes care of them when I couldn't.

    Oh BTW - we both have no siblings - our parent have been gone for many years though we do have a Son but he doesn't live near here.

    People often say things they don't really mean when they are 'lost'.

    I have to ask - are you a Veteran? There is a lot of options for you if ou are. You don't hae to have disabilities for VA to give you care/help.

    Susan
  • Cakiller
    Cakiller Member Posts: 5
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    Rague said:

    Go to your church, YWCA, or
    Go to your church, YWCA, or Women's Shelters for help.

    All men (and women) handle things differenttly. Hubby (of 35+ yrs) has only gone to 1 appt. with surgeon with me. He had lost his Mom when he was 9 to Cervical Cancer. All he would do while in the room was look at his feet. That was the last time I asked him to go with me. Been through 4 A/C, 12 Taxol and 25 rads - took myself - he woule have or adult Son would have but I'm a strong military brat and wife so I did what I handled it. He's been there when he had to be - port implant, surgery, colonscopy. He actually lost his job because he had to take me back to UC the next day after Colonoscopy becuse of SE's. We have horses - he took/takes care of them when I couldn't.

    Oh BTW - we both have no siblings - our parent have been gone for many years though we do have a Son but he doesn't live near here.

    People often say things they don't really mean when they are 'lost'.

    I have to ask - are you a Veteran? There is a lot of options for you if ou are. You don't hae to have disabilities for VA to give you care/help.

    Susan

    Comforting
    Thanks, Susan. You are both only children. You know the value of having offspring , even if only one, distant, and you were able to handle things alone. I have learned to count my blessings and watch the sun rise. I just cannot believe that a Person could be so blatantly cruel AND that I snagged. It's a self-pity issue. I just want a break.....cancer and abandoned by the person to whom I was closest.....haven't I has enough? I know we all feel like this at times. I got my break and I know it. Clean margin and negative PET and it doesn't get much better.

    Thanks for helping me put things in perspective, Susan. I am certainly not alone, no
    Matter how bad it feels at times. You are an inspiration.
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
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    Cakiller said:

    Comforting
    Thanks, Susan. You are both only children. You know the value of having offspring , even if only one, distant, and you were able to handle things alone. I have learned to count my blessings and watch the sun rise. I just cannot believe that a Person could be so blatantly cruel AND that I snagged. It's a self-pity issue. I just want a break.....cancer and abandoned by the person to whom I was closest.....haven't I has enough? I know we all feel like this at times. I got my break and I know it. Clean margin and negative PET and it doesn't get much better.

    Thanks for helping me put things in perspective, Susan. I am certainly not alone, no
    Matter how bad it feels at times. You are an inspiration.

    I am speechless. I never
    I am speechless. I never realized that there were mean people out there like this creep.

    I do want to say congrats on the clean margins and the PET scan. That is great.

    I will be praying for you.


    Hugs, Leeza
  • mollieb
    mollieb Member Posts: 148
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    Take Care of Yourself First
    I really think you should worry about yourself right now, and table your relationship with your beau until you both have some perspective. Some people react irrationally to cancer. I can remember when no one told anyone outside their immediate family about a cancer diagnosis. It was thought to be contagious, and was treated like leprosy (which also was getting a bad rap).

    If he is as wonderful as you say, he will come to his senses. But it won't happen while he is terrified of being close to you, which he seems to be. See if you can get him some literature for people who are in close relationships with cancer patients, and leave it with him when you move out. Also, ask your treatment team about counseling for you. You don't want to be dwelling too much on this hurtful aspect of your life when you need all your strength to fight for your health.

    In time, I am sure he will feel bad about the way he is treating you. If you don't burn any bridges, he may want to resume your relationship. Then it will be your decision, not his.
  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
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    jnl said:

    I am speechless. I never
    I am speechless. I never realized that there were mean people out there like this creep.

    I do want to say congrats on the clean margins and the PET scan. That is great.

    I will be praying for you.


    Hugs, Leeza

    So sorry..
    You are going through this in addition to having bc...another suggestion is to contact The American Cancer Society...or social services, in your area ...your place of treatment should have social workers who can possibly offer help and support....where are you living now? And I agree with others, lose that loser!

    I'm not gloating but I can't imagine going through this ( and I'm on my second bout with this beast,) not having the love and support of my husband...

    I wish you the best...do what ever you have to do to take good care of yourself...you're worthy...don't let that loser make you feel less...you have nothing to be ashamed of...this says NOTHING about you, but speaks volumes about that scum sucking bottom feeder of a man!
    Hugs, Nancy
  • starseed
    starseed Member Posts: 62
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    Run like the wind--
    from him.

    Most important thing in your life right now is YOU.
    YOUR health,YOUR well being,YOUR life.
    Use every support group you can find, there are scads of them.
    And they are full of caring, compassionate, helpful people.

    Do not cower before that creep.
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
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    MAJW said:

    So sorry..
    You are going through this in addition to having bc...another suggestion is to contact The American Cancer Society...or social services, in your area ...your place of treatment should have social workers who can possibly offer help and support....where are you living now? And I agree with others, lose that loser!

    I'm not gloating but I can't imagine going through this ( and I'm on my second bout with this beast,) not having the love and support of my husband...

    I wish you the best...do what ever you have to do to take good care of yourself...you're worthy...don't let that loser make you feel less...you have nothing to be ashamed of...this says NOTHING about you, but speaks volumes about that scum sucking bottom feeder of a man!
    Hugs, Nancy

    Please do contact the ACS as
    Please do contact the ACS as I know they can help you out. And, ditch the loser! You don't need someone like that ever in your life.


    Good luck and I will be praying for you,


    Kylez
  • zahalene
    zahalene Member Posts: 670
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    Unfortunately...
    many relationships suffer and ultimately fail in the face of the trauma of cancer. My marriage bit the dust.
    We can not give you 'right' or 'wrong' suggestions as to how you should or should not handle your specific situation. But I read from your post that you are an intelligent, capable woman and you will find the way that works for you.
    What I want to say is that I am a 25 year BC survivor, first dx at age 38 with two young children and having 2 more dx's over the next 10 years.
    Today I am 63, in reasonable health and with a man who loves and supports me in spite of my 'breastless' state.
    The key is to remember that whatever is going on today can change tomorrow and it can change for the BETTER. Yes, there is work to be done. There is also 'stuff' to let go of and not allow it to color your future.
    Forgiveness is about you, not him. When you can you will. And it will free you to move on to the BETTER that waits for you to claim it.