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I Wrote a Letter

Dear Husband,

A lot of people judge us all the time because we are young, and interracial, and we chose a life that is far from what others have. But amongst the blessed things we have, there is our new house built under a mountain and a dog that we consider our child.

These past few months were hard. You had to say goodbye to your family abroad, and move into my 2nd world country. You had to pack all your belongings and adjust yourself to my culture, language, weather and the population. I am sorry that sometimes you are misunderstood here. I am.sorry that not a lot of people will understand you, and sometimes you feel alone. Yet, you chose to be with me and have this life.

It is hard to see you get sick all time. Maybe it is the weather here or the food that your body is reacting to, but nevertheless you have been sick every month. From viruses to common diseases, we have seen a dermatologist, dentist, ortho, endocologist, general doctor, and we have even been into the ER twice. I fear that this place is too much for you, but we are still trying to see how it goes. Whenever you are sick, I feel so miserable and angry. Angry that such a kind person like you would be picked to suffer this way and miserable because I wish for you to be strong: for me, for our future, for our plans. Sometimes I unintentionally get angry at you for this, but I know that this is not your ault to be sick.

However, sometimes I really need you and want to be taken care of myself. Worrying for you makes me feel I am useless and I cannot do anything but wait and hope. I wish your body becomes stronger. I hope we can create a life here, or else we will have to move to your country and that will require us being separated for 3 years first bec of paperworks and govt. Bureacracy.

In the end,I am your best friend and lover. I am your wife, and I will do everything for you. I want you to be happy and healthy. I want you to be okay. Please get well soon, and hopefully this sickness will end.
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Mguinm · 51-55, F
This letter makes me sad, but I understand it. I feel so sorry for your husband getting sick all the time being in a different country. I understand how you want to be taking care of yourself because I had to be a caregiver for 13 years and it was very difficult challenge. if he has to move back home, three years is a long time to wait before you two can be together again. I'm truly sorry.
Harper · 26-30, F
@Mguinm thank you for your sympathy. It is truly heart aching, but we will keep fighting. Have a nice day.
Mguinm · 51-55, F
@Harper Yes keep fighting. I can't imagine a situation like that because here he moved there to be with you and he's in the worst health ever.is it possible it's just a coincidence that he's sick there or has it been confirmed that it is the weather etc? I moved to Oregon for four years and I was never sick so clean air helps.
Harper · 26-30, F
@Mguinm Well some factors are considered. We want to see an immunologist soon. But the doctors are telling him that he needs more water (he came from a cold country, my country is tropical) and that he needs to eat meat again bec he is vegetarian. Some other factors would be the travelling we do and the polution in the city. In our house area we live in the province and he can breathe fresh air but whenever he travels and goes to the city, he gets sick. His immune system is just terribly weak. Sometimes I wonder if I should just break up with him, because maybe it is best for him.to just go back. =_= :(
Mguinm · 51-55, F
@Harper Oh my dear this brings tears to my eyes! I'm really truly sorry for your situation. Yes it definitely sounds like pollution and weather he's not used to. Maybe he should go back and you can get a visa to be with him. it's such a long wait but it's probably the best. What a terrible conundrum.
Harper · 26-30, F
@Mguinm we are still hoping that his body adjusts to my country. We will definitely ask the immunologist more help. Hopefully, his immune system will be, well, immune. Haha, but jokes aside it is not all bad. He had dengue fever-that was the worst! But some are mild cases of throat infection, flu, cold, insect bites, and tooth ache (which was already apparent even when he was in his country). What is unusual is that his body truly responds in a dramatic way. Aka, his body is such a drama queen. For example, if he is given a medication and if there are side effects to it- you be sure that he WILL feel the side effects. Unlike other people, his body is sensitive. I asked his mum why would this be happening, and I found out when he was young he had growth problems coupled with his allergies. All of his siblings have allergies, asthma, or growth problem. So it explains a lot. This is also why we will not be having children, bec I an scared my child will inherit all his deficiencies.

(Sorry for the long reply)
Mguinm · 51-55, F
@Harper Yes I have asthma and allergies but no growth problems. He's sensitive like I am for sure. Well I will pray things get better for him for healing and treatments that work.
Harper · 26-30, F
@Mguinm thank you. I hope you take care of yourself and have a nice day!
Mguinm · 51-55, F
@Harper Thank you! You as well!