Hi everyone,
I am so excited to share with you that the book "When To Love Means To Let Go" by Melanie L is finally available. It is a story about true love and soul-connection, about being the sole carer for a spouse with terminal cancer, about when to love meant to let go, about what has been learned in the journey through bereavement following the spouse's death and is a very honest account of what I have experienced. I hope that this book will be of help to many.
Love, Mel.
Hi everyone,
In line with communicty guidelines, I am not allowed to post the link to the book or any details such as my surname here, so all I can say that I am hoping that those of you who would like to read the book will be able to find it. I wrote this book not so much to express myself, it was more so the wish that I would be able to help others in a similar situation. I have also shared this information on another cancer forum where I am a member and where it is allowed to share of yourself whatever you want with the community. My husband and I have been members there for a long time and people were very happy that I had finally published the book "Wen to love means to let go" in memory of my husband so to speak.
Love and hugs
Mel.
I don't like the term "moving on" because it sounds to me like we are leaving our loved ones and the life we had with them behind. I like the term "moving forward" as it implies that, while life goes on, our loved ones are still with us in our hearts and minds.
Thank you for writing this book. I read it this evening, through many tears. I am currently caring for my husband through the end of his life after a long journey with cancer. He is in hospital with pneumonia and I am unable to be there to support him owing to covid.
i found it incredibly reassuring to read your story, as so much of it rings true. My husband has lost interest in many things and no longer hugs or kisses me. But reading your account, I realise I’m not alone.
I have found information for sole carers with no close family almost impossible to come by. Your book has been there for me when I needed it today.
Thank you.
Firstly, I would like to say that I am so sorry to hear of your situation. It must be so difficult to be separated in this way due to the coronavirus and I can imagine that you must be heartbroken and very anxious. I am glad you were able to find and read the book. Thank you for your kind words. Wishing you and your husband A lot of strength!
I don't like the term "moving on" because it sounds to me like we are leaving our loved ones and the life we had with them behind. I like the term "moving forward" as it implies that, while life goes on, our loved ones are still with us in our hearts and minds.
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