My Boyfriend Has Cancer: Chapter 6

Since Tom’s birthday and starting this series, I’ve had even more messages from his friends. Every day I get to see how loved my boyfriend is. It helps you remember what is important, what is truly necessary. We aren’t given enough time to facilitate nastiness,…

My Boyfriend Has Cancer: And It Has Changed Me

I believe that not only do the biggest events in our lives shape us, but the smallest ones too. Going through a major journey like this is bound to change your outlook and also your everyday life. Here are a few ways in which I…

My Boyfriend Has Cancer: Chapter 5

So my birthday came around at the end of April. Like everyone born at this time of year, 2020 didn’t quite bring the birthday I had planned for. I’d wanted to spend my birthday with Tom and then go out with all my friends, but…

My Boyfriend Has Cancer: Chapter 4

As soon as COVID-19 became a serious threat to the UK, I stayed in my flat as much as possible. I knew that this would be another huge threat to Tom and seeing friends was just too risky when I was going to see him…

My Boyfriend Has Cancer: And Am I Anxious About It?

Please don’t use this post as advice. I’m gonna talk about personal experience, this is not professional advice. Medication is not necessary for everyone.   I want to be completely open about this, so I’m going to put it out there that I am on…