How to use this boardRe: How to use this board
 Hi , well I'm seriously tech challenged so hope i can make this work, found this site searching for support groups due to increasing illness of spouse...... where do I look for responses or threads ? whatever...if i post something, Can't use my IM cause my kids use same ...WS 52 IS 55 Chronic Pain from failed back surgery in 1980, degenerative arthritis, bulging disks in back, new dx Cognitive Dyfunction, uncertain cause ;recent Total Knee Replacement.. Diabetic & cardiac issues (prolonged qt syndrome) getting worse
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Welcome, Babette!
The index page shows the main sections; click on each one to see the threads. Help & Healing is a good place to introduce yourself if you're so inclined. 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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Babette: Welcome to our family. We specialize in support! You have found kindred spirits.
Be thankful the thornbushes have roses!
Deb and Larry 4-16-67 1-22-13 President Well Spouse Association - BECOME A SUPPORTING MEMBER so that we can serve others in need
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Welcome Babette! Glad you can join the family.
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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Been reading posts for awhile...time to test waters
WS/55 works full time. IS/56 diagnosed 1999 with Parkinson's disease and disabled in 2005. Married 33 years.
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Welcome Sheridan. It would be a good idea to post in Help and Healing more people will greet you there.
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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Welcome, Sheridan!
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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Sheriden - glad you joined us. You will find acceptance and assitance here, as well as a sense of family.
 Be thankful the thornbushes have roses!
Deb and Larry 4-16-67 1-22-13 President Well Spouse Association - BECOME A SUPPORTING MEMBER so that we can serve others in need
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Welcome to the family, Sheridan!!! So glad you found us!!! Please post when you're comfortable!
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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Hi: Just testing the forum. I am on an emotional roller coaster and would like some support so here I am.
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Welcome, Ilene. You've come to the right place!
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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ilene there is no place better for understanding, empathy, support and a sense of belonging. We all 'get it' here. Join in, you'll find a wonderful dedicated group of caregivers.
Congratulations on seeking us out. Biy do I know about the roller-coaster! One day health is OK, next we are on hospice, then she recovers somewhat. then declines. Hard to find balance. Here we remind you that YOU are important too! Put your oxygen mask on first as the airlines say! (((ilene)))
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OK, here I go. I'm very computer illiterate. I am the WS (I'm assuming that stands for the Well Spouse). My wife is the IS (which stands for Incapacitated Spouse?)
Well, how did I do?
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Welcome, Gerrycuse!
IS means ill spouse, but I'll give you full credit. Make yourself comfortable here in our "clubhouse"(the club no one wants to belong to). Tell us more about yourself if you feel like it. 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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welcome, Gerrycuse!!
Looks like you did perty good for your first post! Feel free to come 'hang out' around here any time! Becky- WS: 35, multiple autoimmune issues, incl. hypothyroidism & gluten intolerance IS: 37, born w/ Spastic CP- legally blind & uses wheelchair; C7 vertebrae fused Aug 2007, cont'd back problems; Married since June 1998.
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