And then I said, "Do you have cancer?"

[erat_in_fatis]

I told mom today about dad's cancer. They're divorced, and she's a nurse practitioner. She said she told him two years ago that it was cancer, and then going off about how much of an idiot he was. The thing is, a month or so ago I mentioned to her that I was sure that something really was up - he and I have the same kind of nose (a bit pointed) and

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[erat_in_fatis]

This comment seriously cheered me up. Thanks for taking the time to read and respond.

[erat_in_fatis]

And it was such a compliment when you said I was honest and hopeful. I actually had to reread my entry to see what you had meant, and it made me feel better about things. Thank you.

[moonagereverie]

That sounds like something my mother would say. It does get really irritating and you just get exasperated by it. I am sorry that your mother reacted that way.

Sadly, the majority of men are very stubborn. You practically have to push them into doing anything sometimes.

[histoiredamourx]

i'm sorry to hear that your mom was too busy being angry with your father to be there for you and your feelings. i know it probably hurt her to hear that you kept it from her, but i think maybe it will help her realize that she needs to be there for you. i hope things get better in that regard.

i'm also sorry to hear about your father. :(