"I am 32 and have been married to my husband, the love of my life and best friend, for the past five years. A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with a terminal illness, and currently only have about six-to-eight months left. This has been very hard, but I am starting to come to terms with the reality of the situation."
"We have no kids, and as my health has declined, he has sat with me through endless doctor appointments, hospital stays, and sleepless nights. On bad days he even has to help me bathe, and I know this has taken a toll on him. A few weeks ago while using his iPad to watch a movie, an email came in and I discovered he has been having a affair (emotional and sexual) with a co-worker for a few months now."
A 32-year-old woman with a terminal diagnosis and only six to eight months remaining describes a five-year marriage to a husband who has been deeply supportive and involved in her care. She discovered an emotional and sexual affair between him and a co-worker after finding an email on his device. She experienced intense grief and betrayal but then shifted toward wanting him to have support during her remaining time. She has not confronted him and worries about how families will judge him after her death. A therapist is suggested to help process emotions and make decisions.
Read at Slate Magazine
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