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Réponse de RichardH2014
01 févr. 2014, 13 h 53

Thanks everyone for your posts. I haven't been online much these days other than for short periods of time so I haven't been diligent with my responses.  Things are plugging along with not much change in my partner's condition either for the worse or the better.  I've returned to work and it's going ok, although I've found that combined with my inability to get a good night's rest, by the end of the work day I'm completely exhausted.  One good thing is that when I talk to my coworkers they avoid asking me how I am which is fine with me. I find that I don't even want to talk to anyone regarding the situation anymore which is kind of odd. I wish the whole thing would just stop and we could regain some sense of normalcy, whatever that may be. 
 
12 févr. 2014, 2 h 31

Hi Richard,

I just wanted to let you know that you've been on my mind today. How are you managing with work and caregiving? Are you able to get some sleep?

That's too many questions. Just know that we're here if you need us.
Colleen 
 
Réponse de Tian
03 mars 2014, 4 h 22

Hi Richard

I'm wondering how you are doing. You mentioned previously that you were looking for an outlet for venting. Considering the terribly stressful situation you are in I would think that that need continues. Unfortunately we can't give you any advice that will magically clear away all the clouds but you can still vent here and know that there are others who have had to deal with their own ordeals. In any case how is your partner doing and what kind of support are he and you receiving now?

Tian 
 
Réponse de KathCull_admin
03 oct. 2015, 17 h 15

The title of this thread has been so true for me over the past few months Richard2014. My husband had long term health concerns but they came to a head over the summer. He was on the palliative care program at home and I can't count how many times I went into the bedroom, held his face in my hands and told him crying how much I would miss him.

Now since his death in August, those tears come at expected and unexpected times. Friends gifted my daughter and I some time at their condo in Florida at the end of September. We drove to Miami but that visit was cut short because the tears were flowing as I drove the freeway - sadness took over. 

Thanks for starting this thread.
Katherine 
 
Réponse de NatR
04 oct. 2015, 0 h 20

Dear Richard and KathCull,

My heart goes out to you - to others who may read this...it is such a hard time for anyone who has a fresh loss.  There are so many ways to recall your loved one, sitting across from you at breakfast, having a laugh with you during a sit-com, outside enjoying drinks and fresh air, just the routines of life are all broken and gone.

It takes a long time to deal with all of that...and as I have lost a couple of family members, I do recall how painful it felt.  For each of us the pain can be different, and we can handle it differently.

Just know that the Forum is keeping an eye out for you - sending you best wishes tonight...and hoping that by writing you can feel a little less alone.

Hugs...and best wishes...
NatR. 


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