Is this intefering with free will?

Al-ith said:
her husband was very cynical about any benefits.


This line worries me. It seems that the husband does not show much respect for her free will. This might be an ongoing problem in her relationship and cause much tension and stress.I think foremost this woman needs to feel safe and respected for who she is.



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Yes, I really felt for her when she mentioned this as she seemed genuinely disheartened. She was quite cagey about it but I got the impression that her husband was almost ridiculing her for trying out anything 'alternative' for her Cancer. As if she isn't going through enough at the moment. :(
 
Al-ith said:
her husband was very cynical about any benefits.


This line worries me. It seems that the husband does not show much respect for her free will. This might be an ongoing problem in her relationship and cause much tension and stress.I think foremost this woman needs to feel safe and respected for who she is.

Actually, that's a very good point. Surely the husband would be supportive of whatever she decides to do, especially considering she's been told its terminal! The only conclusions I can reach from that is he either doesn't think much of her, or is in a defencive mode due to the news....either way he's not being supportive.
The C's said that cancer always has an emotional element.....perhaps mentioning cancer can be related to unresolved emotions may be of some use, if she accepts other input. fwiw
 
RedFox said:
Al-ith said:
her husband was very cynical about any benefits.


This line worries me. It seems that the husband does not show much respect for her free will. This might be an ongoing problem in her relationship and cause much tension and stress.I think foremost this woman needs to feel safe and respected for who she is.

Actually, that's a very good point. Surely the husband would be supportive of whatever she decides to do, especially considering she's been told its terminal! The only conclusions I can reach from that is he either doesn't think much of her, or is in a defencive mode due to the news....either way he's not being supportive.
The C's said that cancer always has an emotional element.....perhaps mentioning cancer can be related to unresolved emotions may be of some use, if she accepts other input. fwiw

I agree. I had the same thought that he could be contributing to her emotional turmoil with his non-support, which could accelerate her cancer. Seems like what she really needs is support for her search into 'alternative' options, and your information Pai, might be just what she needs :halo: to get her started in finding for herself what she can DO, which will empower her as well.
 
I sent an email a few nights back and had a very friendly and positive response. She really opened up about her situation, was very interested in the program and from the sounds of things she will be trying EE at some point.

Great to have everyone's input :flowers:
 
It seems that you did the right thing. Now it's to wait and see if it resonates with her.
 

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