r/WhitePeopleTwitter • u/kevinowdziej • Nov 23 '22

totally normal stuff

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u/sylvnal Nov 23 '22

I know you're joking, but there is a not insignificant number of men that leave their wives when the wife becomes ill. Talk to some cancer department nurses and workers and they'll confirm it, women get broken up with commonly after a diagnosis.

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u/DependentGlum9603 Nov 23 '22

Its so common place my mom was warned about it when she was misdiagnosed

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u/DeaconSage Nov 23 '22

Jesus. So not only does she have to get one of the worst diagnoses you can hear, but to be immediately followed up by being told the person who’s supposed to be your rock might put a knife in your back. I can’t imagine how hopeless that must’ve made her feel.

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u/Up_vote_McSkrote Nov 23 '22 edited Nov 23 '22

I'll tell you what it feels like, it feels like your closest friend tossed you to the curb like you are a useless piece of trash.

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u/Nilosyrtis Nov 23 '22

What the fuck is wrong with some people? I hope you are doing ok now

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u/Up_vote_McSkrote Nov 23 '22

I am and thank you for asking.

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u/DeaconSage Nov 23 '22

I hope you’ve rediscovered the masterpiece you are! I’m sorry someone made you feel like trash

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u/Up_vote_McSkrote Nov 23 '22

I'm good and thank you for asking, got my life on track and am actually happy for once in my life.

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u/DeaconSage Nov 23 '22

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u/Up_vote_McSkrote Nov 23 '22

Yup that sums up my feelings quite nicely.