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Living and loving someone with MI presents relationship challenges and often others cannot see why we chose to stay with our partners.
Being mindful of not intruding on others stories I thought having a thread where we can share tips and encourage one another would be of value.
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
Feeling for you @Shaz51
You have soo much going on without the added complication.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
thanks @Determined , thinking of you too xxx
worried about mr shaz big time
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Unknown userMember
It is so disheartening @Shaz51. The twin is struggling too.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
ohhhh @Former-Member , what`s up with mr shaz`z twin xxxx
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Unknown userMember
@Shaz51 the twin finding some of our current stressors difficult - mainly around sale of house.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
understandable @Former-Member , mr shaz would be the same when the time comes xxx
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Unknown userMember
Mr Shaz has a lot of stresses at the moment @Shaz51 and still has work concerns too. I know our men don't often say it, but I know Mr Darcy gets upset about the pain and stress he feels that I have been under due to his illness.
I have a meeting coming up this week that is weighing heavily on my mind.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
thinking of you lots @Former-Member xx
same here with mr shaz xxx
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
mr shaz has taken his second night time med tonight @Former-Member , so going to bed soon xx
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Unknown userMember
'night @Shaz51 think I need to sign off too.
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