I am 25 year old caregiver to an active duty soldier and can I say Wow this really takes a toll.
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I saw your other post as well as this one, and I just wanted to let you know I am here and adding my prays to yours. I am sorry you have become a part of this club none of us ever wanted to belong to, but I am glad you found your way here. You have a lot on your plate right now. Being a mother is hard. Being the spouse of a soldier is hard. Now you are also a caregiver. That's hard, too. Nothing you have written here sounds out of the realm of normal for caregiving. Guilt, fear, confusion, you name it. We have all experienced it. Your husband is a leader, so it's hard for him to let you care for him. He's angry and grieving for the life he had before cancer. He hates putting you through this. You are the person closest to him, so, fair or unfair, he is taking some of his frustration out on you. Hang in there. Come here to seek support or just to vent. Know that you are not as alone as you feel. Fay0 -
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Wow, that is a lot you're going through. I am also a 25 year old caregiver, but struggilng through different things. I don't have my own family or husband (or even a boyfriend), but I do understand what you're going through with the mood swings and having to take breaks once in a while. I also have an appointment with a therapist to talk about what I'm going through, and I think that is completely normal and good for us to have that third-party outlet. I don't really have any advice to give you, but maybe you might find some comfort in the fact that there's another young woman out there that shares some of your struggles. I hope things get better between you and your husband. Stay strong and do your best to stay positive through all this - that's all we can really do, right? I will be sure to pray for you and your family.
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