Lost wife
my 36 year old husband has Stage 4 esophageal/gastric cancer. He has been estimated to live about a year, based on 3 oncology opinions. I feel like I'm dying with him. I am severely depressed. I am able to manage the basis of taking care of him, but I am so sad that I can't do much else. Leaning on others is not helping right now. How do we deal with facing this? He just had surgery, and is getting ready to do more chemo, but it's all palliative care.
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My wife of 39 years , has
My wife of 39 years , has stomach cancer that has spread , no sugery is possible , I'm sorry no advise just know how u feel,
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What to do now
I just want to let you know how sorry I am for you. I can so relate to your depression. And the sadness. And the concern about not being able to do much for him. But, you're taking care of him and that's what's important. My heart hurts for you. Not much I can offer except prayers, if you believe, and positive energy. It is so hard. I remember times I would leave the room. Scream, cry, whatever I needed, then wash my face, blow my nose, paste on a smile, and return. He loves you, you love him. That's all that matters at this point. And you will continue to love each other, no matter what the future holds.
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Death of significant otherMary H. said:What to do now
I just want to let you know how sorry I am for you. I can so relate to your depression. And the sadness. And the concern about not being able to do much for him. But, you're taking care of him and that's what's important. My heart hurts for you. Not much I can offer except prayers, if you believe, and positive energy. It is so hard. I remember times I would leave the room. Scream, cry, whatever I needed, then wash my face, blow my nose, paste on a smile, and return. He loves you, you love him. That's all that matters at this point. And you will continue to love each other, no matter what the future holds.
We all will face this at some,some just get a long time to deal with it...........................Just keep loving and trusting God, be kind and gentle.
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