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Postby Sara1977 » Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:48 pm

Just checking everything out.
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Postby qtrhrsemom » Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:58 pm

Welcome, Sara1977!!!
WS (59) to IS (67) Separated. Parapelegic from injuries suffered in Viet Nam in 1967. PTSD, Chronic pain... too many surgeries to mention.
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Postby leftout » Wed Nov 03, 2010 1:00 pm

Welcome Sara!! I too am fairly new here but already feel so welcomed by everyone. I suspect it will be the same for you. This is just the best community to land in! Everybody seems to laugh, cry, help each other so willingly and lovingly. It helps to read back through previous posts...I have learned much!
51 FWS / FIS spouse has cancer / divorced 10/11 not by my choice.
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Postby ProudMommyDebbie » Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:09 pm

Welcome Sara! :)

Sorry you had to seek us out, but you will find support, comfort, and wonderful friends here.
Debbie - FormerWellSpouse (30). Married 12/21/01, Caregiver from Jan 2005- November 18, 2011. Separated 11/18/11 - Divorced 02/03/12. Single Mommy to: Dylan (11), Amber (9), & Keira (6).
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Postby Dorothy Saunders » Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:22 pm

Hi Sara, welcome to our safe haven!
Caregiver for 30+ years to C-4 quadriplegic shot during a robbery at age 21. He practices law full time; we have two 20-something sons.
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Postby Sara1977 » Thu Nov 04, 2010 12:46 pm

Thanks everyone. It means a lot.
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Postby Katt » Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:33 pm

Hi Sara, so glad that you found us, but sorry you have the need to be.

I see that you have another post, so I am headed over there.

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Married for 42 years. Caregiver for 13 yrs. IS died of COPD Feb. 10, 2011. Combat related disabled veteran.
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Postby kitty » Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:32 pm

Welcome aboard Sara1977!!!
IS Dx MS 1990 - stroke 2007- triplegic - spcatheter - eyesight problems - limited use of rht hand, some cognitive deficit

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You have a body.”
― C. S. Lewis
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Postby LarryB » Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:04 am

This is a caring, supportive 'family'. Glad you are with us. Jump right in when you are comfortable.
Be thankful the thornbushes have roses!

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Postby SunshineH » Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:18 am

Welcome -- just settle down and relax and let the support from this group of wonderful people wash over you.
FIS died 9/1/08. It was her CHF, COPD, and Atrial Fibrulation that hospitalized her the last time. Both WS and FIS are women who retired in 1997 and had lived together almost 19 years.
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Postby Harried » Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:39 pm

Welcome Sara.
IS 51, WS 46, Full time caregiver since 1999, Progressive MS.
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Postby clinton » Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:32 pm

Just checking out everything
23, Student and PT advocate| Tina: 21, Severe Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Migraines, Depression, Anxiety.

"Let the waters settle...you will see stars and moon mirrored in your being"

-Rumi-
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Postby rlswife » Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:40 pm

Hey there, Clinton! It could be you're our first member from Down Under. Welcome!
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Postby capierce » Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:45 pm

wow, you are both so young, i'm sorry that you needed to find us! You will be glad to be a part of this little family, so welcome. Can't wait to meet and learn more about you and your wife :D
South AR FWS/IS passed in his sleep May 4, 2011
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Postby LarryB » Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:15 pm

G'Day Clinton

Sorry you needed to find us but you will have an understanding ear, a shoulder to lean on and a 'family' that knows that the Well Spouse loses nearly as much as the Ill Spouse in the relationship. We care about you (and your spouse and family) - your need to de-stress, your need for validation.

Here we have face-to-face support group meetings wherever possible with other Well Spouse. If you know anyone in your area caring for an ill spouse or partner you would not believe how good it can be to just get together for a meal and a beer(?).

Jump on whenever you are ready - this is a supportive group.
Be thankful the thornbushes have roses!

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