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Cancer Diagnosis

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RedRedWineGoesToMyHead50 · 11/12/2019 20:25

Hello all I am new here.

My ex partner, we split in the summer, together two years. He has been diagnosed with throat cancer. I am attending his hospital appointment with him tomorrow. The diagnosis is very recent. We were friends before we got together and remained friends.

I don't really know what I'm trying to ask advice for. I want to be there for him but I dont want him to feel like I'm there out of pity. I'm not, I do care about him, we just can't be together in a relationship. I said I would go tomorrow as he was going alone. He thanked me. He wanted me to go. This evening I spoke to him and he wants me to go in and listen, take it all in. I will go in, be strong and be there for him. I guess I'm confused how I feel? How am I supposed to feel? I feel really sad for him.

Has anyone been in similar?

Thank you so much for listening ❤️

OP posts:
Minxmumma · 12/12/2019 11:00

Didn't want to read and run. No specific advice but you will be able to retain the information better than him.

Being there, listening and offering practical help is the best support you can give

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