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17. Wishing you strength and comfort

Reply to Soph0571 (Original post)

Tue Sep 8, 2020, 10:32 PM

Sep 2020

Care-giving is so hard, and takes so much, yet it is also the measure of your extraordinary love for him.

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Soph0571 I'm so sorry MaryMagdaline Sep 2020 #1

I feel for you. I seen it in various ways. progressive nobody Sep 2020 #2

Hang on Soph. sheshe2 Sep 2020 #3

Hugs Soph! SheltieLover Sep 2020 #4

Ah, Soph. I am so sorry for you and your SO. I hope you have someone you can turn to tblue37 Sep 2020 #5

I am so afraid of this as well.......but are YOU OK??? a kennedy Sep 2020 #6

No I am really not Soph0571 Sep 2020 #10

Offload all you want, Soph0571 ZZenith Sep 2020 #12

*hugs* *hugs* *hugs* a kennedy Sep 2020 #13

You are not letting him down - no way Kitchari Sep 2020 #18

(((((Soph))))) littlemissmartypants Sep 2020 #26

Is the flat the preferred place to be right now for both of you? SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2020 #40

... handmade34 Sep 2020 #7

I'm so sorry Soph Ohiogal Sep 2020 #8

I'm so sorry, Soph 💗 Cha Sep 2020 #9

So sorry Soph gademocrat7 Sep 2020 #11

Oh, Soph, this is a burden where you need help. mnhtnbb Sep 2020 #14

This is a wonderful idea. crickets Sep 2020 #25

Thanks, was thinking of hospice, elleng Sep 2020 #56

God bless- packman Sep 2020 #15

Ah Soph, I am so sorry Hekate Sep 2020 #16

Wishing you strength and comfort GeoWilliam750 Sep 2020 #17

Dear friend, this news is hard. peacebuzzard Sep 2020 #19

Just this: Ilsa Sep 2020 #20

I'm so sorry. nt live love laugh Sep 2020 #21

... alwaysinasnit Sep 2020 #22

Susan, can you get some live-in help? CanonRay Sep 2020 #23

Wishing you the ability to tap your strength and endure. Moostache Sep 2020 #24

You are doing what you can. world wide wally Sep 2020 #27

My heart is with you... Silver Gaia Sep 2020 #28

(((((((((soph))))))))) holding you and your SO in light and love. Vibes of strength and courage niyad Sep 2020 #29

I have some experience from long ago and far away. flamin lib Sep 2020 #30

Being the caregiver is so hard. cayugafalls Sep 2020 #31

Sophie, I am so sorry irisblue Sep 2020 #32

Dear Soph, I am so sorry. My heart is breaking for you. Sending love and prayers. skylucy Sep 2020 #33

Maybe neighbors can help Ialwaysvote Sep 2020 #34

I'm so sorry for your and your SO's situation. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2020 #35

Sophie, I am so sorry for both of you. irisblue Sep 2020 #36

Just a few thoughts dear dear Soph MLAA Sep 2020 #37

I had a situation back in 2017 with a friend. LiberalFighter Sep 2020 #38

Virtual hug sent.... Heartstrings Sep 2020 #39

Offload all you want thinkingagain Sep 2020 #41

I've been a caretaker for people I loved. cate94 Sep 2020 #42

Hugs, Soph. kag Sep 2020 #43

Hugs and wishes for better times for you and yours. Tom Yossarian Joad Sep 2020 #44

I'm so sorry mountain grammy Sep 2020 #45

Let yourself have a good cry away from your SO lunatica Sep 2020 #46

So sorry you're hurting. The advice here to get some daily help is useful. ancianita Sep 2020 #47

It Is hell. This I know. blogslut Sep 2020 #48

How stressful for you. Here are some suggestions: Liberty Belle Sep 2020 #49

I am very sorry for your difficulties, and for the illness of your SO. Cassidy Sep 2020 #50

lots of good advice on this thread NJCher Sep 2020 #51

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2020 #52

Suggestions for in-home hospice care are excellent. You cannot carry this on your own. Fla Dem Sep 2020 #53

Very sorry you guys are going through this. Here's how I get mom off the floor soothsayer Sep 2020 #54

I had to call 911 when something similar happened to my mother... malthaussen Sep 2020 #55