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Lollipoplove Fri 29-Oct-21 15:30:34

Iv had some bad news from my Mammogram.
I said to my Daughter I don’t want to go through chemo if I’m continually left out of family gatherings ( her husband doesn’t like me from an argument 6 yrs ago) he just picks on me but calls it banter.
I said I’d rather not go on if the only family I have left don’t want to invite me to Birthdays Christmas family meals out etc
My Daughter said she can’t make her husband change towards me , she doesn’t want the rows with him. She said I’m putting her under too much pressure by saying I would rather not be he than be depressed all the time due to being left out.
Ironically he has decided to take his mum out for her 80th Birthday he cell out with her approximately 10yrs ago due to his mum visiting his sister on at least a few occasions for a couple of weeks but didn’t bother to see him his wife ( my Daughter) & their children. His mum also openly blames my zDaughter for making her son move 180 miles away, although she does have other children & grandchildren who live near her. Also it’s very ad hoc if his children ( my grandchildren) receive a birthday card. I’m the only Grandparent who spends quality time & spoil them abit to much.
It seems so unfair he’s forgiving his own mother but won’t forgive me & won’t let my zDaughter.
Am I right to feel so hurt that my Daughter says it’s to much pressure to put on her about allowing me back into the family gatherings or I see no point in prolonging my life with chemo.
Advice appreciated x

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Lollipop I am sorry if the lighthearted comments regarding deleted posts are upsetting, they are not intended that way. We are all genuinely concerned that you find the help that you need to move forward both physically and in your decision- making as you go forward. Please do take note of suggestions for finding support, including from Gransnet. flowers

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VioletSky Thu 04-Nov-21 19:55:53

Have a look through this Lollipoplove you can get emotional, physical and financial support:

www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help

FarNorth Thu 04-Nov-21 20:53:21

Lollipoplove it's clear that you are in a very vulnerable frame of mind just now.

Please look for help from professional people such as your GP and AgeUK, so that there is not too much of a burden on your daughter.

Please don't try to pressure your daughter in the way you described in your first post.
Do what is best for yourself without depending on her.

Madgran77 Thu 04-Nov-21 20:59:38

Helpful link Violetsky. Hope it is useful Lollipop

Ali08 Thu 11-Nov-21 11:39:48

VioletSky

I'm so sorry you have received such an awful diagnosis. Please find and join a support group for it so that you have access to support for all the feelings this has brought up for you.

What did you and your son in law fight about? Is it something you have addressed with him since? Are there problems he has pointed out that you need to listen to?

What did your son in laws mum do when they fell out to make things right again when he felt left out?

Please do not sacrifice yourself to make a point to your daughter. Don't put her in the middle between you and her husband and then punish her for not siding with you by refusing your own treatment.

If you still have a good relationship with your daughter, invite her over, spend time with her... Figure out how to heal this rift with her. Don't use emotional blackmail to force your own way.

Please see a doctor to help you cope with this

This is spot on!!

I hope you have sorted things out, lollipoplove. I'd hate to put any of my children or GC in such an awful position, and it could just as easily backfire!!
I hope you chose chemo. Good luck.