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    Good morning. It rained last night and feels very damp this morning. Winds move in later. I have nowhere to be until 1pm, so it's all good. Judith— I feel for your DH putting up a tent in the dark. T…
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  • Re: A Wife and A Partner

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  • Re: A Wife and A Partner

    You have looked after your wife. You deserve happiness and a partner. How great it is you’ve found someone who supports you. Wishing you happiness.
  • Re: Feeling Conflicted and Guilty about moving on…

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Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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