The Cancer Kiss off - being dumped after diagnosis
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t.middx said:
She was shocked to hear of his death.
Good. But seriously - Why was she shocked, was she really that self absorbed to think that someone would lie to that extend, put themselves through any treatment and then in to a palliative care home just for fun?Sorry. This all just beggars belief...
Justayellowbadge said:
I'm not defending the ex in any way, the whole thing sounds bloody appalling, but we should bear in mind we are hearing one side of the story and perhaps wind down the vitriol a little.
I do hear what you say. As we all know there are three sides to every story. The point at which she crossed the line for me though was not when she left Sam, it was when she tried to stop him seeing his son. For that I do hope that Karma pays her a visit, although hopefully once the little lad has left home so he need not suffer further.Rude-boy said:
Justayellowbadge said:
I'm not defending the ex in any way, the whole thing sounds bloody appalling, but we should bear in mind we are hearing one side of the story and perhaps wind down the vitriol a little.
I do hear what you say. As we all know there are three sides to every story. The point at which she crossed the line for me though was not when she left Sam, it was when she tried to stop him seeing his son. For that I do hope that Karma pays her a visit, although hopefully once the little lad has left home so he need not suffer further.I just think all would be better served by remembering Sam's strength, dignity and his love for his son, rather than attacking his son's mother.
The lad is the important one here, I think we should write as if for his eyes.
My personal stance, btw, not as a mod.
Sorry to read this.
The important thing seems to be that both Sam and his ex loved their son, even if they no longer loved each other.
Perhaps if the mother was frightened by being close to someone who was dying, she thought she was protecting the child (not saying I agree).
And death is always shocking, even if the bereaved know it is coming.
RIP - and condolences to his loved ones.
The important thing seems to be that both Sam and his ex loved their son, even if they no longer loved each other.
Perhaps if the mother was frightened by being close to someone who was dying, she thought she was protecting the child (not saying I agree).
And death is always shocking, even if the bereaved know it is coming.
RIP - and condolences to his loved ones.
It leaves a heavy feeling inside when you open a thread and read of the loss of someone who so clearly wanted to live. When the transcript of this is printed and in time when a boy who will be a man reads this thread, the impression I hope he has is of a father with deep down real strength with a love of his son that transcened all that happened to him.
The love a man has for his son goes beyond any of the sad things that happened. The loss to cancer seems the more profound because of that so strong love.
When the son becomes a man, I hope he reads this thread and can keep a balance between what he has read here and what others may say to him. It is the love that endures and it is the love that should be remembered. Nothing else matters and nothing should or could change that.
In the cruelty of cancer shines the brightest light. It is called a father's love and shines as the brightest beacon. Rest in peace, the truth of your love Will never be lost. It is permanent here in these words and in the memories of others.
The love a man has for his son goes beyond any of the sad things that happened. The loss to cancer seems the more profound because of that so strong love.
When the son becomes a man, I hope he reads this thread and can keep a balance between what he has read here and what others may say to him. It is the love that endures and it is the love that should be remembered. Nothing else matters and nothing should or could change that.
In the cruelty of cancer shines the brightest light. It is called a father's love and shines as the brightest beacon. Rest in peace, the truth of your love Will never be lost. It is permanent here in these words and in the memories of others.
So sad to hear. I followed his story and believed he would be reunited with his son.
Looking at the photo his lovely little boy is about the same age as my daughter and I can't imagine my life without her, so I have the utmost respect for how he handled himself and fought to see him.
Your nephew will know, in time, what type of man his father was and I'm sure it will make him proud. I wish the best for you and your family.
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