Many people with Chronic Illness require full time Carers. Often that role is filled by loved ones. Our husbands, wives, life partners, siblings, parents, children, even grandparents. Watching a loved one suffer is just so confronting. No one wants to see someone writhing in pain or watch the person they're caring for lose their ability … Continue reading Caring For the Carer…..It’s Not All About Us.
One of my earliest childhood memories is being on the passenger ship "Aurelia". I was 3 years of age and embarking on a journey that would change the entire course of my life. I was migrating from the United Kingdom (London) to Fremantle, Western Australia with my parents and my older brother. Fuzzy and Special Memories … Continue reading A Carousel of Memories and Moments
A forum member on my FB group, Medical Musings with Friends, posted an "open letter" that her husband recently wrote. It is so moving for anyone who is the primary caregiver for their loved one. I thank Him for giving me permission to publish it. To Whom It May Concern My wife was recently placed on … Continue reading An Open Letter from a Husband Concerning His Chronically Ill Wife
As a little girl, around the age of 5 or 6, my parents taught me how to answer our home phone. I can still remember my answering script to this day. I would eagerly rush to the ringing phone and in my brightest, best grown up voice possible, I would say: " Hello, 1234567, can … Continue reading I’m Good….My Body, Not So Much
Behind every great man is a great woman, or so the saying goes. Let's flip that on it's head a little. Behind this chronically ill wife is an amazing husband. A husband who has become a full-time carer. A husband who has gone beyond the call of duty. A husband who has become my legs, … Continue reading Thank you Sweetheart
