Finding the strength to be a carer

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My husband was diagnosed with incurable liver cancer a year ago. During this time I have become very anxious and depressed. I grieve for the man he was and am very fearful for the future. People tell me to live one day at a time and make happy memories etc but it is difficult when I feel so miserable. Living outside the UK and being socially isolated doesn't help. I love my husband very much and want to try and be positive and strong for him but feel like a failure at the moment. Please tell me that I am not the only carer who feels like this.

  • Hello and welcome to the community, although sorry to hear about your husband. I know how hard it can be to look after someone you love. Could I suggest you join the very supportive Carers Only Group . There you will find others in similar situations to yourself and where you will get help and support from others who understand. Click the link to get to the group. You will need to join the group and post there. Any problems finding your way around, then click the reply button below to ask. Best wishes.

    Best wishes to All,   rily.

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  • HI Hernitage, sorry to hear about your husband. Trust me, you're not the only one. As rily says check out the Carers Only Group and you'll find a few kindred spirits lurking there. Personally, I've never felt as useless in my life as I have these past three months but chatting to others on here in the Carers Group has helped. 

    big hugs

    x

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    Mum,

    You are an incredibly wonderful mother,wife and friend,

    Get talking to other people about this hidious time in ours but especially your life at present, you will find the strength to pull through I promise you mum,when people tell me I am a strong lady to make the changes I have had to in my own life of late that strength has come from the amazing beautiful lady that brought me into this world !

    Love you mum .Revolving heartsRevolving hearts

    Heart Love and light to all those on here PrayX