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[Nora]

a chat friend sent me this site. i come here everyday, i don't always post but i read everyone elses. when i think i'm losing my mind or just feel the stress is more than i can take i come here to calm down. as dumb as that may sound it really does help. IS is the most loving person i know and has never once said or done anything unkind to me. i know we all have struggles with our daily lives and i don't want to sound like i have no problems but it helps me to read about everyone elses daily situations. may we all find that light at the end of the tunnel and soon.

[ci9766]

I don't know if I am doing this right or not. This is my first time ever. I have read some quotes, and I know I am at the right place. I have allot in common with most of you.

[Dorothy Saunders]

Welcome, ci9766. This is a great place to vent and get feedback. Hint: you'll get more responses if you use categories other than testing.

[jewels]

Hi, found this site and cried...and then laughed with relief. does this sound familiar?

[Dorothy Saunders]

Welcome, Jewels. This is a great place. ALS is such a terrible disease; I hope you find lots of support here to help ease your journey through it.

[Richard]

Welcome all...

Nora, even if your Ill Spouse (IS) is the "sweetest person" it still makes it difficult for both partners to cope when chronic illness or disability gets going in a marriage.

Everyone, I'm glad you found us, I guarantee you will find relief just in talking about your situation.

Now that you've successfully posted, just pick a topic area that seems appropriate and tell us more.

[Nora]

Some days I'm just to tired to post! I do try to get here everyday and read the Forums though. It helps more than I can say just knowing there are others out there reaching out to ppl they don't even know and helping to make their day a little brighter. That my friends is what you do for me. Thank you.

[cwarren154]

Hi Everyone,

This is my first time to this forum and I'm hoping it will help. My husband was diagnosed with chronic lymphocitic leukemia in May of 1997. He has had numerous rounds of chemotherapy and remissions which keep getting shorter and shorter. This past year he had lots of complications and is just going downhill. I'm watching him slip away little by little and I feel so helpless. Also get resentful at times because there is so much we wanted to see and do and he just doesn't stay well long enough or have the energy anymore.

So I thought I would give this a try. I do try to take good care of myself and have lots of friends - good support. It still gets me down sometimes.

Thanks for listening.

[Dorothy Saunders]

Welcome. We understand all those dark emotions here. Sorry you have to join us.

[Barbara]

Hi C,

You will receive tons of support on this site. It has been a life saver for me; at least emotionally.

Feel free to vent, share with us on our posts and post new ones for yourself.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. It sounds like you and your husband have been through alot. And there is ongoing grief for what once was and what the future may bring.

Hugs,
Barb

[alphamom]

Hi, just testing the site. Hope to be able to meet others caring for spouses with Alzheimers.

[Nora]

welcome alphamom, i'm sure there are others here who will be able to share with you and come back anytime..

[Dorie]

Just testing my first post
I can't believe how wonderful and supportive everyone is on this site. Just reading your posts makes me feel better.

[Nora]

Welcome Dorie, glad you found us. Feel free to post here or on the other areas of the forums. more folks will see the posts and can share more with you as well.

[Dorie]

Thank you Nora for the welcome. I'll try some of the other areas now that I know how. I'm still amazed how helpful it is just reading and learning from everyone's posts.