I think we need to be realistic about this. If I had a husband who was
disabled I am not sure I would be happy all the time. You can't fully
understand
anything if you haven't walked in someone else's shoes. Just like anything
in life. Everyone is different. Some people can handle it
:25 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [TMIC] Thanks to the list/understanding TM
My Dear Friend Sandy,
I think that you are a wonderful partner for Terry. One of the things
that makes you this great partner is that you have gotten involved in
being a part this group
: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:49:15 AM
Subject: RE: [TMIC] Thanks to the list/understanding TM
I think there is a lot of good information on this site for caretakers.
This is exactly why I stay on this list. I also want to thank you all for your
responses when I asked about my daughter's sore
My Dear Friends,
Thanks to all of you for your kind words. Thank you to the fellow
caregivers who are committed to helping their spouses/sig others to have a
better
quality of life, for being in their lives and staying put!Aren't
relationships
suppose to be 50/50??? I am sorry for
Don't get me wrong, my husband Pete is supportive and very helpful. Heck,
I've kind of got it made these days. He just retired, and makes my coffee and
breakfast, and at night, brings me my capucchino at night. Not too shabby.
However, I feel that all of us can benefit from some therapy
I don't have TM, my husband does, (8 years now). Therefore, I will try to
speak from the standpoint of understanding. However, I don't FEEL his pain,
but I SYMPATHIZE with his pain. I sympathize with; his daily issues, his
paralysis, his complaints, his clonus, his feeling of inadequacies,
Sandy,
I have been amazed that you have kept up with all of us as if you were the one
with TM. I know you care about us and keep up with our struggles and
acomplishments so I can only imagine how supportive you have been for Terry.
You're fortunate to have each other.
Patti - Michigan
My Dear Friend Sandy,
I think that you are a wonderful partner for Terry. One of the things that
makes you this great partner is that you have gotten involved in being a part
this group to learn about all the aspects that we TM'ers deal with on a
daily basis. That has given you a great
