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Is this an ok gift or not?

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toosensitivemaybe · 15/05/2025 18:33

So, Dh has been diagnosed with cancer. Prognosis not good. He is awaiting surgery to try and give him more time. He's 43.
It was my birthday a couple of weeks ago, and SIL gave me a picture for the wall which says "when life gives you lemons, make a G and T".
A G and T is not going to help Dh.

I am thinking this is the most insensative gift ever.

But then my head is all over the place.

Please tell me if I should be pissed off with her.
thank you

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IhadaStripeyDeckchair · 15/05/2025 18:36

It is insensitive

But, pre-diagnosis would this have been something you'd appreciate?
She may have seen it a while back & bought it for you.

I'm sorry about your husband's diagnosis; cancer is a bastard

Bertielong3 · 15/05/2025 18:36

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Theextraordinaryisintheordinary · 15/05/2025 18:35

She’s tried to be kind but hasn’t thought it through enough unfortunately. I’m sure her intention was well meaning.