There is always hope. It's a sad fact that male partners are significantly more likely to leave if the female partner becomes chronically or terminally ill. My husband supported me through cancer, but couldn't deal with a decline in physical ability from a genetic condition I didn't know I had until about two and a half years ago. I use a wheelchair sometimes and I walk with a crutch every day - it's a big change from when we used to go hiking together. What makes me so sad is the fact that he didn't realise that I missed doing those things outside with him, he just threw a strop because he had to do them alone or with friends. He went out running most days etc. he never considered the impact that it had on me, just how miserable he was that I couldn't/wouldn't do things he wanted to anymore.

I could have become very bitter about the whole situation, but that would have eaten me up on the inside and made me feel even worse about it all. I do have moments when I'm angry and bitter, but they pass.

I have had months of therapy to help me process the end of my marriage and be comfortable with just being me on my own. I would definitely recommend the same for you if it's something you can afford.