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Im sitting next to my dying father, who suffered 5 years from PSP. 5 years of his body slowly letting him down.. 5 years I watched an active man become a vegetable. I sit here holding his hand, assuring him we are here, telling him he fought the good fight, and it was ok for him to go and be free.

It pains me to watch him suffer like this...Im too scared to sleep in fear he will die and I'm not here to hold his hand. I just want his suffering to be over.

He was a top bloke. A good guy. An amazing dad.

Hug your loved ones. Tell them you love them.

Time is precious.

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Dadshelper

You are doing all you can at this point. Be there, talk to him and hold his hand. He is aware of you even if there is no sign of it.

Ron

My heart is with you as you hold his hand ... sending gentle hugs... Granni B

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doglington

I'm thinking of you at this sad time. I hope he has peace.

Hug from Jean x xx

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Hiking13

My heart goes out to you it is so difficult but you are doing everything right and he will know you are there with him Stay strong

Love Sarahxxx

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AnneandChris

My heart goes out to you, keep strong, love and blessings

Anne

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Bcat

Love is being there ! I'm sorry for your pain.

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Beads0122

KrissKrosses,

My heart goes out to you. I remember my grown children having to watch my wife pass and the pain of that experience. I want God to take me in my sleep so that they dont have to watch me pass that way.

You are very wise on your guidance to cherish the time you have with your loved ones. Time is too short to have conflict in relationships.

Blessings,

Bobby

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Katiebow

Your dad is obviously much loved and in time I sure you will feel honoured to have supported him in his final hours,

Love Kate xxx

I've been where you are, so I feel for you.

It's tough but you are doing the right thing.

Say all you need to say to your dad, I'm sure he knows you are there.

Sending you both love and hugs.

Sue x

Hi KrissKrosses!

Thank you for sharing your feelings.

A hug.

Luis

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AJK2001

Thinking of you

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Fiona_McL

You are doing all that you can do. Your dad knows that you love him.

Wishing you all strength

X

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