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gkhouston

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2. There are far too many of us in the same place.

Reply to SmileyRose (Original post)

Wed Oct 3, 2012, 12:35 AM

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Not sure if I can fight one more day. [View all] SmileyRose Oct 2012 OP

... CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2012 #1

There are far too many of us in the same place. gkhouston Oct 2012 #2

I don't have any words, except that you're not alone... petronius Oct 2012 #3

I feel this way often. Too much calamity going on in the family DebJ Oct 2012 #4

You are not alone... NancyDL Oct 2012 #11

Thanks NancyDL. DebJ Oct 2012 #30

Oh, DebJ... DollarBillHines Oct 2012 #12

Thank you very much. DebJ Oct 2012 #31

Deb Skittles Oct 2012 #14

Skittles, thank you. This did help. As far as counselling, DebJ Oct 2012 #32

Caregiver support group SmileyRose Oct 2012 #33

Thanks, I'll check that one out. I did try online DebJ Oct 2012 #35

ckd support is fine but you still need something for YOU SmileyRose Oct 2012 #44

Deb, try the online route, as suggested by another DUer Skittles Oct 2012 #34

Skittles, I can tell you I'm not going there... DebJ Oct 2012 #41

Easier said than done nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #47

Has your husband applied for disability? rl6214 Oct 2012 #25

We're not quite at the disability point as yet. DebJ Oct 2012 #29

If you do go the disability route, go sign up at this forum rl6214 Oct 2012 #36

THanks. bookmarked. DebJ Oct 2012 #42

(((hugs))) sueh Feb 2014 #52

Fuck him. It!s the only life you get. Move on. OffWithTheirHeads Oct 2012 #5

I can't offer advice... I can only offer my sincere condolences renate Oct 2012 #6

You don't have much to loose, I take it... MrMickeysMom Oct 2012 #7

I am only 44... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2012 #8

that thought is really wearying marions ghost Oct 2012 #37

I hope the economy improves enough for youu to ditch the guy Gal Friday Oct 2012 #9

SmileyRose Iwillnevergiveup Oct 2012 #10

...at the end of the day crazy homeless guy Oct 2012 #13

ditto that renate Oct 2012 #20

SMILEY MY SWEET Skittles Oct 2012 #15

Okay, start with this. SheilaT Oct 2012 #16

I wish I could help you somehow. AverageJoe90 Oct 2012 #17

''It is always darkest just before the Day dawneth.'' DeSwiss Oct 2012 #18

do a little something nice for yourself everyday, may I suggest renting Dolores Claiborne or KILL THE WISE ONE Oct 2012 #19

I hear ya Rose...... a kennedy Oct 2012 #21

Hi SmileyRose Caretha Oct 2012 #22

You are so not alone. HeeBGBz Oct 2012 #23

His illness is NOT a license to abuse you. Get out. Get away. Live. Care Acutely Oct 2012 #24

Had to check to make sure I hadn't written your post myself. Riley18 Oct 2012 #26

You are not alone. I have this conversation every single day. lapislzi Oct 2012 #27

I think this is one of the saddest threads I have ever read. Auntie Bush Oct 2012 #28

. myrna minx Oct 2012 #38

I'm not married have a nice home though never had ArnoldLayne Oct 2012 #39

At 50 it dawns on you that you have already worked 30 years, but still have to work 20 more. ieoeja Oct 2012 #40

You work your whole life dreaming of the golden years. mick063 Oct 2012 #43

Both candidates will steal our Social Security. woo me with science Oct 2012 #45

So sorry.... remember though that there's nothing more impt than your mental health. Michigan Alum Oct 2012 #46

May I offer a shoulder to cry upon? nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #48

SmileyRose Berserker Oct 2012 #49

someone is always here for you on DU, SmileyRose Skittles Feb 2014 #50

Aw... you're so sweet. cui bono Feb 2014 #53

My mom is having the same issues. bravenak Feb 2014 #51