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Everything's going wrong

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abismom · 12/12/2007 21:46

My parents divorced earlier this year after nearly thirty years of marriage. I've found this really hard to deal with, especially since they're both still being so bitter towards each other. I feel as if myself and my younger sister are constantly being put in the middle. They have both found new partners, but my dads new girlfriend keeps trying to come between him and us. (he is quite wealthy and she keeps telling him that we're only after him for his money, but I have never expected anything from my parents.)
I found out last week that my mother was diagnosed with cancer in January, and this was the driving force behind her wanting a divorce. Her treatment is failing and has now been told that she has 6-9 months to live, but she hasn't old her new partner (who is a really lovely man) and as well as trying to come to terms with my own emotions I feel so sad for him.
I'm in the middle of my PGCE, my dc are 28 and 8 months, and I'm beginning to think that I just can't cope anymore. Things with dh are tense and I've spent the last 2 hours crying. Sorry for the long post but needed to get it all off my chest, don't think I can take anything else going wrong

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sophierosie · 12/12/2007 21:53

Sorry you are having such a crap time - no matter how old you are it is still difficult dealing with your parents seperation.

Have you spoken to anyone about whats going on? I can recommend the organisation cancerbacup who have a really good 'listening' service for people affected by cancer.

sarahhal · 12/12/2007 22:00

No advice but what lot to take on. I hope that you are able to share your load with someone.

abismom · 12/12/2007 22:01

Thenkyou, I will give it a go. My dh knows but is not being very supportive. I think he resents me doing my PGCE as its such a heavy workload

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sarahhal · 13/12/2007 07:32

Hope you feel a little better this morning.
Can fully sympathise with your workload on PGCE - I did mine many moons ago! At least you have the Christmas hols to give you a bit of a breather.

Look after yourself and try to get some rest or time for yourself.

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