good morning to you all

[Lynn1966]

Good morning to you all, just letting you all know that I am still around 🤣😂 I haven’t been on here for quite a long time. It’s been a tough time as I may have mentioned that my partner had a full stroke last January . He is doing very well. He is certainly beating the expectations of what he was told. Although he won’t be able to work for a long time yet.

On December 31st my brother had a heart attack. His symptoms were like a mirror copy of mine. Thought he had indigestion for around 5 days. He was rushed to surgery and had 2 stents fitted. It’s so strange to listen to how he is feeling and how anxious he is. Just like I was. This wonderful group helped me through this and now I can help him too.

Happy New Year to you all xx

[BeKind28-]

Hello

I am glad to read your Husband is now doing well but sob sorry to hear about your brother

I know they will both have so much compassion from you and that will be a great help for them especially your brother at the moment

Make sure you find some time for you while you are helping them and lovely to hear from you and if you have time update us how you are getting on x

[Lynn1966 in reply to BeKind28-]

Hello BeKind28-

It is so lovely to hear from you too. Iv just don’t get much time for myself at the moment. I took last week off and ended up looking after 3 of my grandchildren while my daughter and partner went to Poland.It was lovely but also very exhausting. Luckily my partner is able to do quite a lot for himself now. I just find I have to juggle everything around him and his appointments. I’m not complaining as I know that I am lucky that he is still here.

My brother is doing well but I can see the anxiety on his face , he realises how lucky he is to be still here. It’s good that I can pass on all the positivity that this group gave me. This group helped me more than anyone would know.

I hope you are doing well BeKind

Take care xx

[BeKind28- in reply to Lynn1966]

Hello

You are very busy but please make some space to do something just for you something nice

I am glad though that what the Community has given you that you can now use it to help your Brother as we know it takes time to gain our confidence back and some take longer than others like me !

Thank you for asking after me it is the same as always I just don't know how to control that anxiety but I keep trying as that is all we can do

Let us know what you did with that me time you are going to take for yourself you deserve it x

[VelvetSky]

Hi Lynn, nice to hear from you, I was wondering how things were with you🥰

[Lynn1966 in reply to VelvetSky]

Hello VelvetSky, considering everything that’s been going on I am actually doing well. I make it my mission to make at least 3 people a day smile. My other half says I’m crazy as I always find something funny even in bad times 😂🤣 it’s my way of coping..

How are you doing ? Did you have a good Christmas? x

[Sambobs17]

hello there, just to say hope life settles down for you soon and wish both your partner and brother speedy recoveries, they both sound like they are getting there which is brilliant, and you to must look after yourself - take care all of you 😊

[Lynn1966 in reply to Sambobs17]

Thank you so much Sambobs17 , now Christmas is over I can start to have some time for myself. I need to get back out for my walks . My brother seems to be good.

Thanks again and take care x

[Bishop1]

Good morning to you and lovely to hear from youSorry to hear ye are all still suffering

Upwards and onwards to ye all.

Happy New Year xx

[Lynn1966 in reply to Bishop1]

Hello Bishop 1 , lovely to hear from you too 😃. Yes I agree onwards and upwards. I hope you have been taking good care of yourself x

[080311]

morning Lynn,

It’s good to hear from you, like you I don’t post a lot now a days, but do look in to see what is happening! So pleased to read about your husband, I know from experience just how difficult this journey is for him and you.

Remember to take time for yourself, sometimes in these situations we put ourselves on the back burner.

I wish you a good 2025

Take good care

Pauline x

[Lynn1966 in reply to 080311]

Good evening 080311 it’s lovely to hear from you. I hope you are keeping well .

It was so hard at the beginning of my partners stroke. There was a few times where I thought I just can’t do this anymore. His moods were so bad and the way he used to speak to me was awful. I then realised that he would never have spoken to me like that if it wasn’t for the stroke. Things have settled down now . Just got to keep positive x

[080311 in reply to Lynn1966]

When I think about the years we had, there were lots of tears but a lot of laughter, like you when things were at their toughest you just had to say it was the stroke that was making him so difficult. ( and not very nice to know!) as I said before just make sure you take time for yourself, you might be a carer but you need rest too.

Very best wishes to you both,

Pauline x

[Airlie37]

Hello! Happy New Year to you too😊Glad to hear your husband is doing so well though I'm so sorry to hear about your brother's heart attack... with your support and guidance and this lovely group, if he needs us....I'm sure he will be fine xx

[Lynn1966 in reply to Airlie37]

Thank you very much Airlie37, I’m sure he will make a good recovery.

I hope you are keeping well.

[Airlie37 in reply to Lynn1966]

All good here.... thankfully xx

[HHH2017]

Good to hear from you, but so sorry to hear what a difficult time you've had. Hopefully your husband and brother will continue to make good progress with your love & support.

[Lynn1966 in reply to HHH2017]

Thank you so much HHH2017 , I’m sure one day I will have a break. The last 6 1/2 hasn’t been so kind to me and my family but I can’t dwell on that and I have to keep pushing forward.

I hope you are doing well x

[HHH2017 in reply to Lynn1966]

Hi, just wondered how you and your family are doing? Really hope life is being kinder to you 🙏🏼

[Lynn1966 in reply to HHH2017]

Hi HHH2017, we are all doing quite well. It’s been a challenging few years but we are getting through it. We take one day at a time and we look for all the positives in our new way of life..

How are you doing? I hope you are keeping well x

[HHH2017 in reply to Lynn1966]

Im so pleased to hear this you have been on my mind. Im sure its a long road for you all but hopefully you can all support eachother through it. My heart episodes were 7 years ago and I am settled into my new normal however my mum has now been diagnosed with dementia so Ive moved in to look after her. Its been a rough year here too as she also fell & broke a few bones and my brother committed suicide which has accelerated her dementia hugely due to the emotional trauma. 💔 But we live to fight another day! My hubby and sons are a huge support so I am v lucky. Take care. Jennie

[Lynn1966 in reply to HHH2017]

Hi Jennie, so sorry for a late reply.

Sounds like you are having a real tough time too. Sorry to hear about your mum and her dementia . That has to be one of the cruelest disease 😢. Also so sorry about your brother 😢. No one knows what people have to deal with everyday day, that’s without our own health issues. Like you I’m blessed to have a fantastic partner and family. You must take time and care for yourself too . I’m sending you lots of love and hugs to you Jennie and your family.. xx