r/cancer • u/Mary-Jan • Nov 28 '23

Death My husband died yesterday

After 1 year and 9 months tortious battle with cancer (SCC of unknown primary.) My beloved husband died at home with me. We battled this horrible experience alone. Friends and family just disappeared from our lives through this time. No one showed up to see if I needed help before he died and NO ONE SHOWED UP upon hearing of his death.

This is really what starting over looks like I guess.

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u/swellswirly Nov 29 '23

My sympathies for your loss and that you had to do it on your own. People just do not get how hard cancer can be but there’s no excuse for not visiting or supporting you and your husband. I had just a few friends that showed up for me and my son when we had cancer. It’s just sad to think about everyone who bailed on us. I hope you find peace.