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    Life partners & Care givers

    I think that in time we all become caregivers to our partners, or else the relationship fails. In the wedding vows, "... for better or for worse, in sickness and in health...", I interpret that to mean I am committed to be a caregiver for my wife when that need presents itself. Her form of...
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    Life partners & Care givers

    dorann, I don't want to complain to immediate family and friends, but find that "venting" on this forum is somehow least disruptive to my inner circle but very safe & reassuring for me to know others wisdom & perspective on caring for life partners. I appreciate your words.
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    Life partners & Care givers

    Thanks so much, 1sweed, your words were very true and helpful for me. I would like to report that we attended the 1 year birthday party for our grandson today. My wife often feels left out of family events because of the limitations of her fibromyalgia, but we made the long drive out of town...
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    Life partners & Care givers

    Thanks for the perspective on this. That's the issue, isn't it? To not appear and heartless while still caring for the caregiver's feelings.
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    Life partners & Care givers

    I am wondering if there is anyone out there who needs an ear to express their concerns and unexpressed feelings about their loved one's fibromyalgia symptoms. My lovely wife of 30+ years has been diagnosed for 10 years now. She is a very loving, generous woman who is becoming increasingly...
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