Hi Susan. Thanks for explaining your predicament and the options available to you. I think your idea of seeking a donor within your relatives is a good one. Our family had a similar situation with a...
Tar, I hope you called your doctor or went to the ER this week. Those are not symptoms you should ignore. So sorry you're having that amount of pain and discomfort. Please don't wait for things to...
Welcome, tar, and thanks for sharing. I do hope you get a more complete diagnosis soon, with further testing and, most likely, other procedures to come. Your symptoms could be a number of things, but...
Sorry to hear this, Josh. Sometimes the pain of being misunderstood is worse than any physical symptoms you may experience. I do hope you find support from your in-laws. How did your psych...
Wow. That really sounds like more than a routine interview or evaluation. Being recorded is very intimidating and I hope you've been able to get some answers about the investigative piece. Thanks for...
Wishing you a quick recovery, Jim. It's easy to overdo things when you're having fun. The fact that you made it through the entire day is pretty awesome! It sounds like you have a supportive family,...
Really sorry you've had to go through this, Nick. It sounds like the pressure of classes and college life may have been manageable ~ until you took the recreational drug. It's good that you're...
Janki, I'm very sorry to hear how stressful your home is right now. Since both you and your husband have struggles that prevent you from being your best, this may be a good time to ask for outside...
Anonymous, this certainly sounds frustrating. Having a baby does change you as a person, and parenting an infant is exhausting by nature. Fatigue makes all of us irritable and can increase the level...
So sorry you had a rough day yesterday. Are you any better today? Be good to yourself. Moxiesbuddy...
Really sorry you're having to endure this pain at such a young age. It probably helps that you're active with your job and your family, but there may still be some specific muscle weaknesses that...
Really sorry you have to deal with all this, fn. It must make it very hard to get deep rest which usually allows our bodies to recover and repair. You have a strong spirit - and probably pain...
So sorry you've had to endure all these delays, scrum. Praying today for your dad, your family, the surgeons, and all who are assisting. May you experience His peace, comfort and strength in generous...
Thanks for sharing your story, Haley. You've certainly tried to do everything in your power to overcome your struggles, and you sound very mature. It's extremely hurtful to have adults in your life...
I'm sorry this guy led you on, milkhoney. I hurts to feel like you got taken advantage of and deceived. Sometimes you can trust people you meet online and things work out, but the sheer distance of...
That sounds like a rough day, r12. I'm glad you got through it without too much discomfort and can have a break for awhile. I know a couple of people dealing with liver cancer, but had not heard...
Sad Face, it's great that you are looking forward to finishing school and being on your own. That's what adults do, so your parents have raised you well. I'm sure you have friends who are further...
I'm sorry you're going through such a hard time, Crazy. When both spouses have health issues, it can make things more difficult, but overall, I think the stress on caregivers is often underestimated....
You sound like quite the trooper, Karen. Thanks for the encouraging update on your hubby. He is fortunate to have you by his side, sharing this journey and learning all you can about follow-up care...
2003aftermath, I'm relieved you survived some serious health issues - those types of things tend to define you and influence your medical care from that point on. I'm guessing your doctors want you...
hard2cope, thanks for being honest about your concerns, regrets and current struggles. It sounds like you've taken a careful look at your life decisions and are ready to move forward into more...
display, it's great that you're monitoring your depression and carefully considering the stresses of work, your health and other responsibilities. While it might be hard to find the motivation to get...
someguy, welcome to the forum, and thanks for sharing your concerns here. It's great that the moderators and other members are so helpful, and I hope you're able to make some changes to your wife's...
MissJD, I think every parent wonders (or worries) whether they will mess up their kid. None of us is perfect and becoming a mom or dad doesn't come with an instruction manual. We all do our best, get...
This has got to be so hard. When I was going through my own cancer treatment, it was bad enough. But, when I saw little kids getting chemo, it broke my heart. Any caring adult would rather take their...
This is truly heartbreaking, Sophie. Bless you for honoring your vows and becoming your husband's caretaker as his illness progressed. I'm sure it's a tremendous task at times and even though you...
Thanks for the update, Debbie. Your compassion makes you a wonderful caregiver and you are wise to attend to the needs (pets and people) in your immediate circle at this time. Grief has a way of...
What an ordeal you've been through! I'm truly sorry your outcome has been so complicated, in ways even your surgeon didn't expect. It's good that you stopped smoking but I know how frustrating it is...
mchle, without knowing where you live, it's difficult to know the cultural expectations that apply to a young girl. Are your parents or grandparents paying for your college courses? Do you need to...
Hi there. I'm not sure where your post would fit either, but it sounds like your daughter is facing a frustrating and serious health issue. Not to mention, painful! As you continue to research the...
Rosalina, you are indeed a compassionate person to be there for your mom, and I'm sorry others have misinterpreted your priorities and responsibilities. Caregivers need support too, and by taking...
Tynk, it's good that you're considering all aspects of your situation - family history, current living situation, etc. It's certainly frustrating when those closest to us don't quite "get" what we're...
My heart hurts for all you're going through. Being the caregiver, you want the best for your husband and son, but like you said, that can make you feel caught in the middle of meeting needs. As...
Bless you, Barbara. There's just so much a person can take and it sounds like you've suffered in many ways. I hope you had a good "free" day today and time to rest and relax. I'm praying for waves of...
It looks like you've come to the right place for support while you wait for your psych appointment. A wise man knows when he needs help and reaches out, so you're to be commended for being open and...