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Insensitive words from partner

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Pickleburry123 · 15/04/2025 23:55

I am bedbound, partner was on a bed opposite me he said wouldn't it be good if you could walk and come to walk to me, I found this insensitive as I have been bedbound for a long time and I also have hurt my hip recently and my leg is now facing outwards and I am waiting for a xray to see if it is dislocated, I already have torn labrums and a hip condition plus many other things including muscular dystrophy. I told him it was insensitive and he knows how much it hurts me I can't walk and he just justified what he said and said it again, he then got his stuff together said night in a bland tone and went to bed in the other room whilst I am sat here upset, I just don't get how he can sleep when he knows it hurt me and not care.

OP posts:
NewGirlInTown · 16/04/2025 02:42

Hi OP
Read your post in the middle of the night, and had to comment.
I’m so sorry that your partner said such an awful thing and then left you to deal with it.
it sounds as though life has dealt you a difficult enough hand without him adding to it.
I hope he walks on LEGO!

jubs15 · 16/04/2025 08:45

I can see how it came across as insensitive and maybe the way he said it made it worse, but I can see it from his point of view too. Who wouldn't want their partner to be able to walk? For that person, obviously, but for themselves too; for that partner to be happy and mobile so they can get out to do things together and enjoy life more? The situation is that you are unable to do that and it must be very frustrating, not only for you but him too. I'd tell him how you feel, but also cut him a little slack.

DenholmElliot11 · 16/04/2025 08:49

he said wouldn't it be good if you could walk and come to walk to me,

But thats true isn't it?

It's easy to get caught up in our disabilities and make them the be all and end all. Try to focus on other stuff instead.
Is he your official carer?

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