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Just thought I would like to let everyone know that John lost his battle with PSP last evening. At least he is free of this terrible disease. He was so strong and fought so hard, never once complaining. Pauline xx

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Yvonneandgeorge

Oh Pauline I am so sorry to hear this sad news, may he rest in peace, will see you when I am back from our break, sending you a massive hug Pauline. Yvonne xxxxx

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Dickenson2 in reply toYvonneandgeorge

Thank you Yvonne. See you soon xx

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RunPeace

So sorry for your loss. This is truly a terrible disease

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Dickenson2 in reply toRunPeace

Thank you x

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doglington

So sorry Pauline. His battle is over at last. Love from Jean x xx

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Dickenson2 in reply todoglington

Thank you Jean. I almost did feel relieved xx

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Kevin_1

Oh, Pauline

Thinking of you and wishing you light at this dark time.

Warmly

Kevin

xx

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Dickenson2 in reply toKevin_1

Thank you Kevin. We just got CHC . John all of a sudden had a ‘primary health need’ so they have only had to pay one month x

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Kevin_1 in reply toDickenson2

Hi Pauline

Well, at least you got something.

That was a long struggle too.

xx

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Heady

So sorry to hear that John has died. May he rest in peace finally free from this evil disease.

Look after yourself now Pauline.

Sending big hug and much love

Lots of love

Anne

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Dickenson2 in reply toHeady

Thank you Anne . I am FINE xx

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Heady in reply toDickenson2

Glad to hear it Pauline, you will be alright knowing what FINE means!!!

Lots of love

Anne

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Tippyleaf

Sending lots of love and hugs at this difficult time

Tippy xxx

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Dickenson2 in reply toTippyleaf

Thank you so much x

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Dadshelper

You and your family have my deepest condolences. John is resting peacefully now.

Ron

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Dickenson2 in reply toDadshelper

Thank you x

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Elisa67

So very sorry for your loss, my mum lost her fight on Tuesday morning xxx

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Dickenson2 in reply toElisa67

Thank you like I said to Kevin I am almost relieved but devastated at losing him. We have spent three days and nights sitting in the home watching him deteriorate but he was so strong in the end x

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raincitygirl

I’m very sorry for your deep loss, Pauline. I know we are grateful our loved ones are finally freed, but it doesn’t change how final and devastating that sense of loss is for us.

Hugs for your grief. ❤️❤️❤️

Anne G.

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Dickenson2 in reply toraincitygirl

Thank you x

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BamBam28

So sorry for your loss, sending hugs Julie xx

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Dickenson2 in reply toBamBam28

Thank youJulie x

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Cuttercat

I’m so sorry. Please know you’re in our thoughts and prayers. John isn’t suffering anymore. Take care.

Cuttercat

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Dickenson2 in reply toCuttercat

Thank you x

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racinlady

So sorry,

Pat

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Dickenson2 in reply toracinlady

Thank you x

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Dickenson2

Thank you x

So sorry for your loss. Sad times.

Free at last from this terrible disease.

Stay strong, he's still around you.

Sue xx

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Dickenson2 in reply to

Thank you. Just want to get his face out of my head during the last few days and remember him as he was x

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Dickenson2

Thank you. He was just so peaceful and in no pain x

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Katiebow

Sad news Pauline but he had suffered enough and I'm sure was ready to leave that suffering. I felt it was a blessing when Ben died he had had more than enough, know he was ready. Now you have to start the grieving which is very different for each of us who lost a loved one. Take care of yourself and don't let anyone tell you how it should be, it's your grief so do it your way.

Sending love

Kate xxxx

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Dickenson2 in reply toKatiebow

Thank you Katie. He just deteriorated so quickly. He was struggling to both eat and drink and his weight had dropped dramatically. Just hope I can remove the image from my head of the last few days. Pauline xx

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AnneandChris in reply toDickenson2

Pauline, this sounds so familiar, Chris did the same. Tough to watch, but at least they are now flying free xx

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Dickenson2 in reply toAnneandChris

Yes and although his swallow went he did not choke or have aspirational pneumonia and needed no medication as he was so calm x

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Katiebow in reply toDickenson2

It's the thing I struggle with the most but lots of folk seem to be abl to remember life as it was before PSP/ CBD, I'm waiting for that to return. It's all so personal as to how you react to the death of a loved one especially after such a terrible few, I hope you manage to remember before it took its hold.

Sending love and a big hug

Kate xx

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Dickenson2 in reply toKatiebow

Yes I hope so as he was such a beautiful person x. Hope we have a get together soon xx

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Hiking13

I am so sorry to hear this and send you lots of virtual hugs. Take good care of yourself now as this grief thing is really hard too.

Love Sarahxxx

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Dickenson2 in reply toHiking13

Yes I don’t have any family close by so sorting things by myself. I have family com8ng over the weekend but then all the official places including the undertaker are closed. However I do have some good friends who I will need when the fu real has taken place , Pauline x

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AnneandChris

Dear Pauline

So sorry to read this. We seem to have lost so many to PSP since Christmas. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. But, as you say he is now free from this devastating disease.

Time to look after you now, take care.

Hugs

Anne

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Dickenson2 in reply toAnneandChris

Been to some friends this pm for a couple of hours as I wanted a bit of normality x

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AnneandChris in reply toDickenson2

Oh I so know what you mean. I'd got used to the routine of carers in, DN's visiting and either seeing or talking to our GP. The home feels so empty now, and whilst I've started to pick up my life again, I haven't yet settled. In fact I'm finding it difficult to do so; Chris died eight weeks ago today, so I suppose it is still early days.

So we must keep on keeping on.

Hugs

Anne

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Dickenson2 in reply toAnneandChris

John unfortunately was in a nursing home so I am a little used to being on my own but Iwent into him every day sometimes two and three times. It is very new to you at the moment but I am going to try and be positive and take a leaf out of Headys book who is amazing xx

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Heady in reply toDickenson2

Thank you Pauline. But please do grief your way, it is the only way through.

Lots of love

Anne

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Dickenson2 in reply toHeady

Thanks Anne will try xx

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AJK2001

So sorry. Love & hugs xxx

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Dickenson2 in reply toAJK2001

Thank youx

A big hug.

Luis

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Dickenson2 in reply toLuisRodicioRodicio

Thank you. I need that as I am here on my own x

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georgeg25

My sincere condolences to you. May he Rest In Peace. PSP really sucks. 😪💔😪🙏

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Dickenson2 in reply togeorgeg25

Thank you x

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fishponds

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Sam_S

So sorry for your loss!!

May He Rest In Peace!!

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Dickenson2 in reply toSam_S

Thank you x

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bazooka111

My heart breaks for you. I am so very sorry for your loss - surround you with angels. ❤️

-Kim

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Dickenson2 in reply tobazooka111

It is hard to remember a time without PSP but like you we tried to always pack so much in and you look after your mother amazingly doing such fun things with her. She always looks so happy long may it last. Do remember everyone with the disease is different xxx

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Rembass

My deepest condolences to you. We just lost my mom to PSP last week. Even though we know it’s good for our loved ones to be free, it still hurts...a lot.

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Dickenson2 in reply toRembass

Yes I am so sorry for your loss. It is a really hard time but I know I have to look forward just dreading the funeral but hope to treat it as a celebration of his life. It would have been his birthday next Wednesday and sad he did not make it xx

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Sebuly14

Pauline, I am so sorry to hear this news. He is at peace and hopefully you are also.

Hugs,

Donna

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Dickenson2 in reply toSebuly14

Yes I think relieved is the answer xx

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Ettavb

Hugs.

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Marilyn_cbd12

A sad, sorrowful time for you and your family. Your husband is free at last. My deepest sympathy,

Marilyn

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Dickenson2 in reply toMarilyn_cbd12

Thank you xx

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Caralime

Sorry for your loss, but it is a horrible disease. Regards Caralime

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SewBears

I’m so sorry for your loss 💐

❤️

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Dickenson2 in reply toSewBears

Thank you I shall miss him terribly but happy no more suffering xx

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Cinnylou

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Hopefully soon your memories will be of how he used to be before the disease and not of his final days. That’s the goal for myself at the moment. So many emotions to sort through. Take care.

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Dickenson2 in reply toCinnylou

Thank you. I need to sort through some photos and remember what a good looking man he was and a lovely personality. He did not have a bad bone in his body xx

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Y2U4

Sorry to hear of your loss. We know it’s coming but it’s still hard when it happens. I will be praying for you.

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Dickenson2 in reply toY2U4

Thank you. You are so right. I never thought he would last the time he did xx

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Zibo

Dear Pauline, I am sorry to hear about John's passing. As you said some sense of relief is also there, as PSP is truly a terrible disease. I hope you can take the time to be with all that needs to be. a huge e-hug from London. With care. Antonella

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Dickenson2

Thank you. I love London and will be able to go in the future without worrying if John is ok xx

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Zibo in reply toDickenson2

get in touch when you come to London <3

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Dickenson2 in reply toZibo

Love to x

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wear1947

Dear Pauline, so sorry for your loss.

I am now trying to find a nurse home for my sister.

I understand deeply what kind of suffer you left behind.

Now after grieving, lest time go to heal your pain.

Take care of yourself and smile again thinking on your future.

With Love

Elena

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Dickenson2 in reply towear1947

Thankyou x

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Robbo1

So sorry to hear your sad news. I know what it is like to lose a special man. But you are right, John is at peace. Celebrate the fact that you were with such a brave man. You will grieve, but it is a natural process, a healing process. Remember the good times. Cry when you feel like it. We carers have suffered too. Be kind to yourself. Love and prayers. Rx

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Dickenson2 in reply toRobbo1

Thankyou. I know it is going to be a hard road but I have some really supportive friends including Yvonne who lost George to the same disease sixteen years ago and understands howI am feeling xx

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Dickenson2 in reply toRobbo1

Sorry meant 16 months x

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AliBee1

Dear Pauline. I am so sorry. Although we expect it it does not help how it feels when it happens. A great big hug. Take care of yourself. He is at peace at last. Love AliBee

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Caralime

So sorry for your loss, it's a horrible illness and I watch my husband deteriorate slowly before my eyes every day. Take care Phil x

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Dickenson2 in reply toCaralime

Thankyou. Yes heartbreaking to watch them deteriorate x

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Dickenson2

Thankyou. I do keep thinking about the lovely things you said to meet when we met at the last get together xx

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Dickenson2 in reply toDickenson2

Sorry that was meant for AliBee1

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Rowan8831

So sorry Pauline . As you say at least he is free now. You were such a brilliant carer.

I wish you all the best in your new life and hope we meet again at the next London meet up xxxx

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Dickenson2 in reply toRowan8831

I am so pleased to hear from you and wonder how everything is with you. I look forward to seeing you soon. Just spent the day at Registrars ,Funeraldirectors and done some flowers shattered but got a lot sorted xx

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Nanny857

Apologies Pauline, I am only seeing your post today. My sincere condolences to you and your family. It is truly horrible watching our once strong, fun loving loved ones slowly deteriorating, but with the ending coming faster than we anticipated. Like you I felt a slight sense of relief, W was now at peace and his passing was peaceful and pain free. I miss him so much, but life has to go on for us and so I pray you will find strength for the days ahead.

Sending lots of love, Nanny857xx

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Dickenson2 in reply toNanny857

Thank you. We have the funeral a week on Monday which I am dreading but then I know I must move on. Yes I will miss going to see John every day but he was in a home for two and a quarter years. I am going to do a bit of volunteering at the nursing home as everyone becomes a close knit family and it is nice to be able to help xx

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