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My wife is furious at me 3 weeks post RARP

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Nov 30 8:17pm | Replies (66)

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@beaquilter ADT = castration. Most men feel totally emasculated by castration and/or ED. I don’t think most women understand the psychological impact. Women understand the hot flashes and emotional lability as well as the crying, weight gain and muscle and bone loss if they have experienced menopause, but feeling deep in your core that you have lost your manhood is difficult for men. It isn’t just losing your manhood. It is also losing your youth and your vitality. For me, lots of exercise, meditation, keeping mentally active, spending lots of time with my grandkids, playing music with my wife, cooking, eating well and having a loving partner have made this difficult time an opportunity for growth (not the cancerous kind I hope). My wife and I are working on ourselves and our relationship daily. It gives us purpose. Go for it! What are you waiting for?

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@jimgaudette Since we are aware that we have limited time left now, we should probably make ever moment count. Make the remaining time as full of love and kindness as possible. Love and kindness to ourselves too.