DEAR ABBY: I was diagnosed with breast cancer at a very young age and underwent a double mastectomy. Fortunately, I am cancer-free.
My husband was totally turned off by my appearance, and hasn't touched me sexually in many years. I have no desire to leave him, but I'm wondering how many other women have gone through the same thing. We have lost so much of ourselves, and when we need our husbands the most, they turn the other way! -- ANONYMOUS IN WISCONSIN
DEAR ANONYMOUS: I strongly suspect that you're not the only woman this has happened to. We live in a society that has sexualized breasts to the point that it has caused many men to forget there are real people attached to them. While a life-threatening illness has caused some males to turn away, it has reminded other men what is really important in life. I am sorry your husband is one of the former.
I am throwing your question open to my readers. I am sure the responses it generates will be educational for everyone.