Episode 13: In Sickness & In Health: Farrell and Jamie Vaughn's Story

In this episode, my friend and coach, John Chao interviews me and my husband, Farrell Vaughn. We lean into our vulnerable side and tell the story about our initial response to my breast cancer diagnosis, how we handled unexpected happenings, intimacy, and struggles with our relationship. We discuss how we embraced those struggles AND silver linings wholeheartedly and simultaneously. We have a deep appreciation and understanding of how difficult this all can be on so many couples and many times marriages and friendships fail because of such illnesses as cancer. We believe that leaning into the struggles and seeking help can strengthen relationships and we understand that it can suck getting there.
Questions Asked:
1ForJamie: What was your biggest fear of telling Farrell?
2For Farrell: What was the first thought you had when you were told about the cancer?
3For Jamie; How did Farrell handle the news?
4For Farrell: What would you have done differently with handling the news, if any?
5For Jamie: Tell me about the way Farrell supported you that made a big difference to the process.
6For Farrell: What are some unexpected difficulties of having a spouse go through the process of having cancer?
7For Jamie: What were some unexpected actions from Farrell that you experienced that brought you two closer?
8For Farrell: How were you able to experience intimacy with Jamie differently during this process and what would you advise male spouses to do the deepen their intimacy outside of the physical?
Resources:
www.cancercommunityclubhouse....
Cancer Community Clubhouse is a wonderful organization that supports cancer survivors of all levels. ALL people who are touched by cancer all welcome, including caregivers and family members.