Surviving Caregivers
Discussion List
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Transition to the Surviving Caregiver Role
My dear husband passed away from brain cancer early in the morning of July 11th. As many of you know I struggled with my decision to move him to a nursing home earlier this spring when his care got too much for me to manage at home. As his decadron was slowly tapered his condition gradually declined over the past few weeks…
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Third Anniversary
Today would have been mine and Dales third Anniversary.. I just want to crawl back in bed and pretend that this day without him is not happening..I know the preacher said till death do you part I just didnt realize he meant the death of both of us. Sorry I'm rambling, I just hurt so bad right now. Panks
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One year without my mommy :'(
A year ago today, my beloved mother passed away. I am only 17, was 16 then. She was the only one to comfort me at hard times, so now I am lost without her. Besides Mother's Day, today has been one of the realest and hardest days I have yet to live without her. & I think I have finally realized I have been in shock and…
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scared and lonely
I just lost my partner and best friend to cancer and I am having trouble finding the strength to go on. I depended on him for so much and I am feeling so empty and useless. I am terrified that I have to face my future without him. How do I find a reason to go on? I don't have children of my own and don't live near any…
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Two Years Today
It's been two years today since I lost my husband Terry. I have learned ...that I can go on and still have his memories close. ...that he loved me very much and made sure everything was prepared for me even ...when hospice pushed me to make his arrangements, it wasn't cruel as I first thought but something I needed to be…