It's all so goddamned unfair.
Yes. Yes, it is completely unfair.
Sure, everyone makes mistakes, but what mistake deserves this?
No mistake deserves this. None. You have done nothing wrong. Crappy things happen. I wish I coud tell you there is some higher purpose or whatever, but I can't really do that. All I can tell you is you did nothing to deserve this. This is not your fault.
I can also tell you that you can come here anytime and vent, rage, question, cry, ask for hugs, whatever. It is not a burden on us. It is a blessing to be your friend and if we can support you via the internet wires, let us.
I'm usually in here taking up two pages because I think I'm fat and have split ends. Seriously, Maria, that's what the board is here for. Screaming into the interwebs and having a bunch of people tell you that you're going to be okay, all the time, until you're okay.
You're the only one going through this now, Maria. The board is yours.
Anger is not a bad response at this point. You'll both be angry, because it's not fucking fair. Anger will get you further than acceptance.
Dude, the only thing I was using the board for today was to pontificate about Rafael Nadal's posterior. I think there's enough space here for whatever you need it for, Maria.
We are here for you, as long as you need us.
Maria - God. . . I am just so sorry and yeah - this board is totally here for you to say all the things you need to say so that you can be the person you need to be for your dh and your family.
I say that, AND I say that we will also continue to talk about the silliness and interesting things and whatnot that makes up our regular days. That way you won't feel like you've derailed us, and you can also have some distractions when you need it. But don't let that deter you, either, you speak up any moment you need to.
Crap. Maria, I am so sorry. It isn't just, there's nothing like justice involved.
Perkins, I may need to ask you and Ginger lots of questions about dealing with this. Please tell me when I overstep my bounds.
Oh, sweetie, anything you need, whenever.
Also, there are support groups for spouses of people with cancer. Would you like one of us to look into a DC group for you?