I have cancer. It was found in quite a shocking way 2 months ago. I’m now half way through 6 weeks of radiotherapy which can be wearing. Mostly mentally fatiguing- conversation is hard work after treatment. My appointment today was at lunchtime. Parents have been in holiday since before treatment started and got back yesterday. They wanted to visit today so I asked them to come in the morning. No, they want a lie in, it’ll be afternoon. Ok, whatever. So I ring when I get home from hospital to ask when they’re coming so I can pace myself, preserve energy to be able to talk to them. Mum: “we’ve got too much washing to do and your DB and DNeice are coming anyway so we won’t bother coming to you”. DB also said he wanted to visit this afternoon, so I texted asking when to expect him and DN. After 3 hours forcing myself to stay awake just in case, he replies saying they went to park after visiting DP’s and won’t bother coming to us either. I know this is little and petty, in light of terminal condition, but my kids half term has been spoilt by my daily appointments. If DM and DB had just let us know they couldn’t be bothered we could have done something this afternoon. There are loads of other examples but don’t want to risk identifying myself. AIBU or overreacting?
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To expect some basic consideration from family?
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TrouserMuseum · 24/10/2017 16:38
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