How have your family/other half taken the news?

[Carrieanne04]

[bonygirl1]

My family and husband have all been supportive. After 20 years of suffering and been given various diagnosis, I think they were happy I was finally listened to and that I was being treated for the right illness. They don't fully understand what it's like for me and I can tell they get bored of me moaning but hey ho they will have to put up with that for a while! I gave them a leaflet to read but not sure if they have, as I feel they would understand more if they knew more X.

[Shellg934]

I have had 2 previous partners leave me based on the pain I was always in pre diagnosis.

I met someone in February this year and was sent for my first lap 2 months into our relationship. He has stood by me all the way through. He doesn't understand but knows that I just need him to be there and that every-so-often, I will be in discomfort and not able to fully function. He has been and will continue to be my rock.

x

[Christel]

Interesting question. I have an incredibly supportive hubby . We always knew something wasn't right but at 44 I was only diagnosed this year.

Family at first just thought it was like period pain but seem to take it more seriously now & support me though I don't think they fully understand.

[Carrieanne04]

My friends have been a huge support and my family are now coming to terms with it however my other half already has 2 children from a previous relationship and now doesent mention them around me as he feels this will upset me (not the case). I feel he is taking this harder than me

[Catness]

My partner is very patient as it has obviously affected our love life. He has been wonderful and cooks meals based on my diet and then adds his own bits in and is always ready to make a hot water bottle should I need one.

I think my mum feels quite guilty as she tended to think a lot of it was in my head.

I have a boss who has various long term conditions so is supportive.

Although I moan I think I am really lucky actually.