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In reply to the discussion: My Wife's Friend of 55+ Years... [View all]femmedem
(8,483 posts)And to you as you care for them/about them. I'm so sorry your wife's dear friend had so little healthy retirement to enjoy. But it sounds as if you and hospice are doing everything right and she is at peace with what's coming.
The worry about your wife, the loss of her friend, the sadness for good people who work their whole lives and then are struck with illness when they retire. It's a lot to deal with. I'm glad your DU family is here for you.
Like your wife, I struggle with insomnia. I've been listening to a podcast called Sleep With Me that has helped. I support the podcaster on patreon so I don't have to listen to the first annoying ten minutes or so where he talks about sponsors and such, but the podcast is free and it's easy to fast forward past the beginning. I found it took about three episodes before I understood what the podcaster is doing and how to make it work for me. The trick is to not listen too closely; almost like a boring but friendly dinner guest. He tells listeners to think of him as a Borefriend or a neighBore. I hope that if she tries it, it helps.
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