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Sometimes I resent having to take care of my husband ...
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@Northwest @Suesinglemom @drtt943 @Sourdad @PoetryNEmotion
Nine years ago he was in a care accident (drunk driver, hit&run) that resulted in a quite sever brain injury. He has issues with vision, mobility, communicating, etc and needs a lot of supervision, prompting and assistance. If it wasn't for me he'd not be able to live outside a care facility/ group home.
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@IsaTheBella This is horrendous. You need a break from this. You cannot sacrifice your whole life for him. What are you doing for you?
Sourdad · 56-60, M
@IsaTheBella That's incredible. I respect what you're doing.
OkieGemini · 61-69, F
@IsaTheBella Do you have in-home health care services there that can help you?
ProThrall · 31-35, F
@IsaTheBella home health care can help
@Sourdad thank you ☺
@PoetryNEmotion @OkieGemini @ProThrall @Suesinglemom
I (we) do have support. There are good friends that are willing to help out. There is also respite care through home care. I take advantage of both if I need to.