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Caregiver for husband

Peedad
Peedad Pre-Moderated Member, CSN Member Posts: 4 *
in Surviving Caregivers #1

My husband has Myelodysplastic Syndrome which is a blood cancer. We have been married 47 years. He has turned into a totally different person. I cannot carry on a conversation with him. He never laughs. He talks to me like I am a dog. He cannot say anything nice to me. He has been given 1-3 years. I am dealing with his anger towards me all by myself and it would be nice to talk with other people going through similar circumstances. I hate the way I feel towards him now. He has made it so hard to be understanding.

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  • chappelljnm
    chappelljnm CSN Member Posts: 5 Member
    #2

    I am so sorry about what your husband is doing. My dad has MDS, too. (Doctors diagnosed it in 2024.)

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  • NowwhatinSC
    NowwhatinSC CSN Member Posts: 15 Member
    #3

    Good morning Peedad! I'm so sorry you are going through this! I am here if you need to vent or whatever. Just let me know a time and maybe we can meet in the chat section and have a real time conversation. I'm praying for you!

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