Bill of Rights for wives and partners

From the "His Prostate Cancer" website- Bill of rights for wives and partners

• Cry as often as you need to but look for humor everyday.


• Worry all you want but know that it won’t change a thing.



• You can be a tower of strength and still fall apart.



• You don’t always have to know the right thing to say.



• Accept that you will never be the perfect wife/partner.



• Forgive yourself for making mistakes.



• On days when you have nothing to give, know that it will be enough.



• Take care of yourself and don’t feel guilty about it.



• Give yourself permission to forget about prostate cancer for a day.



• Hate the disease but always love the man.



• Grieve what you’ve lost and celebrate what you’ve got left.



• Let go of the illusion that you can handle this alone.



• When the burden is too heavy, give it to God.