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Re: Just need to talk to my friends(201)
Jehjeh, I never was any good at crafts but might take it up again this winter. A doc on TV said arts and crafts are really good for your mental health, and you don't have to be good at them to get th…2 -
Re: How do I get a diagnosis for a spouse?
welcome. So sorry for the reason you’re here. Call the doctor or send a message on their portal. Make a list of behaviors. Tell them you want him tested without mentioning your conversation or alarmi…2 -
Re: Not taking it well...
Hi I too was and still am a very private person outside this forum. This is such a good platform to share, vent, even cry, I was nuts before I found this very knowledgeable and caring group. The symp…2 -
Re: Not taking it well...
Welcome Kachenka, glad you found us. Keep reading all you can . Take a deep breath …..exhale and know you are stronger than you think and will be able to tackle this one step at a time .2 -
Re: Not taking it well...
Hi Kachenka. My husband went through the sex obsession also. It was the absolute worse part of this journey so far, with not driving a car running a close second. His obsession lasted a few years and…1 -
Re: Taboo subject of divorce
I live in Florida and a relative was an alcoholic. Her spouse went to a divorce attorney & the attorney told him that he would be responsible for her care if they divorced. He decided to wait unt…1 -
Re: Taboo subject of divorce
@BPS This does seem to be a taboo subject, but the reality is that not all marriages were good ones. My mom and dad had a rocky marriage— when it was good, it was great. But when it wasn't (both have…2 -
Re: Taboo subject of divorce
See a lawyer about the financial aspects. I had one suggest that I get one for that reason. I do see your point. It's something you have to figure out on your own. Everyone deserves happiness.1 -
Re: Not taking it well...
I understand you not wanting to sharing about your life, I am the same way but I have slowly opened up more on here and it has been helpful. between everyone here there is a lot of experience. Now I …3 -
Re: Should I tell my mom her brother passed away?
Oh, no - sorry for your losses. Agree, she's calm and comfortable, and that is good.1
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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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