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[Balaru]

Hi I'm new. Hubby was diagnosed with CLL Leukemia in November and my 87 year old Daddy still lives on his own so we check on him almost daily.

I'm an only child with no cousins or extended family. Momma passed away about 10 years ago.

My biggest challenge right now is finding rest. With working full time and being the point person for decisions I am worn out!

Thanks for having me in your group.

[sassy59]

Hello Belaru and welcome to you. It’s good to have someone from the USA on the forum but I just want to say how sorry l am to hear of your husbands diagnosis. Your father is lucky to have you to check on him.

Do you have any carers you can turn to for help and support? It’s a lot to handle on your own,

We’re here for you so feel free to chat whenever you want to. Take care xxxx

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Warmly welcoming you to the group Balaru. So sorry to hear you've had such a tough time. Exhaustion's pretty common when you have a caring role, and, and worrying in connection with your husband's diagnosis must be tiring too.

Do remember to try and rest whenever you get a moment and don't feel guilty about that. You are holding things together, so it's important to look after yourself too.

Maybe try looking at the routine things you have to do each day and consider some that you can let go. Now isn't the time for the perfectly kept home or any of the distractions that other people can inadvertently try to place on you.

Sometimes you feel less tired if you have somewhere to offload some of your worries. If you have friends, now's the time to open up and tell them that you need support, but if not, please come here to the forum and offload your worries here. We'll try to help, but if we can't, we can at least listen and offer a friendly and sympathetic ear. Take care and please take it easy whenever it's possible! 🙏🌸😊

[simbi]

hi Balaru, have you though of having respite care ? they can give you a break. there are very good carers around that can help you give you a break from 7 days to 2 weeks or longer if you need to.