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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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DunksSenior Contributor
Oh my I can so relate to your words ... leave or make do.
I am inspired by your words to just try and enjoy the rare but precious magical moments.
Thank you for sharing
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DunksSenior Contributor
In response to: Partners who chose to stay for the long haul
DunksSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hello @Dunks , stay strong my friend , one day at a time here
thinking of the good times is soo important my friend ,any question __ please ask
remember you are not alone and we are here for you all the way xx
Hello @Former-Member , @Faith-and-Hope , @Magneto , @Carlachris ,
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DunksSenior Contributor
Well thank you Shaz51
I think I have left it way too long to reach out for a bit of support
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Hi @Dunks .... 👋💕
Putting an @ symbol directly in front of someone’s user name sends them an email notification with a link to where you posted to them .... known as “tagging” them.
I can go onto other message threads and “tag” you from there, and an email notification will give you the link to where I messaged you.
It’s one of the practical things that we learn from each other here 😊 ..., just thought you might like to know ..... and it helps to identify who we are speaking to, unless we are just making a general comment, which is fine too.
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DunksSenior Contributor
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
👍 You’re welcome @Dunks
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CarlachrisSenior Contributor
I feel we all tend to do that@Dunks. It’s hard to ask for help and often I personally feel judged by people. I don’t share my married life with friends and especially family. They are not a support for me we have never been a close family. Maybe things would have been different if I had a sister but I only have 3 older brothers so being the youngest I have never had respect. Reaching out is tremendously hard to do. It definitely helps to know you are no longer alone.
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CarlachrisSenior Contributor
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
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