I agree. The only reason I feel a bit differently about Elizabeth is that if she dies (God willing she will not and will have many years in front of her), this jerk of a husband and Father is all these kids have (horrible human that he is!). I guess given that situation, I am willing to cut her some slack, but only her and only for that reason.
Poet...her cancer is terminal (incurable). It’s stage 4 which means it has spread and the only treatment is to try to prevent further spreading for as long as possible.