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I Am A Caregiver To My Spouse

One of the rare times I am not going to try to be positive. This is really getting to be too much for me. My wife is getting a lot worse and I've started breaking down and crying when she does. The past few weeks have been so hard on me. I know it is only going to get harder. I'm hating my life more and more every day. I'm not looking for sympathy or pity. This just really sucks when I have to be strong for my wife and her mother and I can't find a reason or get any help for me to smile. I guess I really am a nice guy, because I sure do feel like I'm finishing last. Life sucks, I can't wait for it to end!

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Coralmist · 41-45, F

Aww just know you do so much, you do what you can, when you can, and that is enough. It is healthy and needed to cry in trying times when a loved one is going through an ailment. You are very strong for her, but sometimes 'you' need someone to be there for You. I hope you know we all are here for you and that just being in the 'now' can help🍀

gmatthewb · 51-55, M

@Coralmist Thank you. I do my best not to bother anyone on here with my issues though. Very rare for me to talk about anything that is bothering me with anyone.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@gmatthewb Talking about them helps though, even if a little. Don't ever think you are a burden that you can't discuss here what goes on in your life. You have JUST as much right as anyone here, esp. More... many times ppl are just complaining, 'Oh My food is too hot!' or, 'My boss is so annoing' etc.... it is ok to 'let it out' from time to time🌼

gmatthewb · 51-55, M

@Coralmist I do understand that talking about my problems and issues help, most times I don't even know where to start. My stories only really touch on a small part of what is bothering me most of the time and what I have gone through in my life. I try to be positive on this site though, as much as I can. I don't want to add to the negativity that seems to run wild here at times. Also, I am a much better listener than a talker. Always have been