I wake up crying because I've been dreaming that my husband is dying then reality hits me in the face looking at my husband who is slowly disappearing with end stage liver cancer I just go out of sight cry then put my armour on . Then my nightmare of a day starts he's confused cos he's not had his bowels open ,he's in pain pressure on his bladder catheter not draining properly ,his legs feet and stomach swollen with fluid he's so uncomfortable ,the worst bit is looking into his eyes he knows he's dying
Oh my heart goes out to you. Share those very gentle hugs. You are so brave, I love the putting 'my armour on', and such a wonderful carer for your husband. You will find that comforting later. A psychologist told me to 'find a happy thought for comfort' and for me that was looking at photos of our last holiday together.
Sending love and hugs,
LoobyLou
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