How to use this board

[Terry]

This is a great site. I hope I can get the hang. Am I there yet?

[nolifewife]

finally a place to put all the feelings that come with being in the caregiver/breadwinner role. Thank you.

[Guest]

Yup, you're both "here" ---both got it to work.
Welcome to "the club no one wants to qualify for"...
post away....

[Pat Roebke]

Hello Wellspouse.org member!

This is a place to test out how to post before you enter the main realm of Wellspouse discussion.

Try out replying to this message, using emoticons, your signature, quoting other people's messages, etc.

This software is pretty easy to use and I'm sure you'll get the hang of it quickly! If you are having problems or have questions, pm me. (Click on my username and then hit the 'pm' button to send me a personal message.)

You can also post a question in the 'questions and suggestions' forum, since if you're having a problems, it's very likely that someone else is having the same problem!

[Daisy]

Hello Everyone,
Caregiver for my husband and parents for last 3 to 4 years.
I have found this site very helpful. It is great to know there are others out there.

[msrpark]

New member just testing. Will get bold when I have more time. Am currently dealing with whether or not it is time for me to put spouse in nursing home. Pretty difficult.....

[buffchick]

Hey, Erin,

Thanks for getting me up and running. I'm not very computer capable.

[Erin]

No problem at all! Anytime!

[dd]

Did I do it this time? Me

[LucyinNC]

Hello all,

It's such a treat to find a site where I can see everyone freely talking about those things that are front and center on my mind but rarely make it out of my mouth. You know, those things you think every day but are afraid if you voiced them out loud everyone would think "What has she got to complain about? Her husband is the one with the Parkinson's. " Actually I have wonderful friends but after awhile we all worry about wearing out our friends' store of empathy.

Thanks for being there.

[Richard]

Lucy:

Welcome to the club no one wants to join. Your feelings are normal, of not being understood by friends, however kind, who don't have to live with the "elephant in the living room" that chronic illness/disability can be. It can be very isolating and depressing for the caregiving "well" spouse, and while there is very little or no official support available, and often little or no support from the family, the WSA can be a great help as a source of peer support.

[Elle]

I must say this again, as I am new, but have posted already. This place is like a home away from home. I am glad there is someplace for someone in these types of situations to come and just 'vent' with no repercussions of any type. Being the caregiver is a job that should be up for sainthood.

Anyone who is just 'lurking', please, do not be afraid. Welcome and come get your hugs.

Elle

[coss41]

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i,m a newbe,, really pray this site works? testing the cool cool waaateeerrr.god bless

[camille]

new and testing

[Oneday]

I am new to this site. What a blessing! None of my peers are on the journey - I am not alone.