Sherri,

It is sad how insensitive people can be (even family). Sometimes they are just trying to make light of the situation & trying to joke about it as they would in a comedy act. Because they have no concept of what we are really going through, their words are cruel & mean rather than funny they way they are trying to be.

If they could only walk a mile in our shoes, they would never again say those words. I know it's hard to sit down & have a heart to heart talk with people like that & that is very sad also because they keep themselves from being understanding of other people's feelings

I know if it were me, I would try to have a good talk with my husband & express to him exactly what you have said here & let him know how much the words his family says really hurt you. As your husband, he is also responsible for speaking with his family I letting them know that the way they joke about your illness is hurtful. It is his family that is doing it & he should be the one that interfaces with them on your behalf.

It is sad, but if that doesn't work, & it's impossible fo harden yourself against their words (easier said than done, for sure) , sometimes it's necessary to protect ourselves against people like that & stay away from those people that hurt us. Especially at times when we find ourselves more sensitive.

I completely understand your feelings & hope your husband can help you out on this,
Debbie