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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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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Sasha_86 , how are you tonight my friend
Hello @Lisek , @Former-Member , @Determined , @Lost1 , @Former-Member
trying hard to be encouraging my mr shaz as he wants to give everything up -- work wise
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Sasha_86Contributor
Hi there @Shaz51 , thank you for connecting with me....I am well just searching for some insight for the early days of this journey and have read some amazing posts so far 😊
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Unknown userMember
@Sasha_86 hello 👋
@Shaz51 perhaps if you end up qualifying for DSP, you might be able to get Mr Shaz the carer payment.
@Lisek
Stopping meds abruptly = 😬
Lack of sleep = 😬
Hopefully new pdoc will work out better for you
@Determined I am feeling like giving up on holidays. All too hard for Mr D.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Stopping meds abruptly = 😬 @Lisek , my mr shaz has done this, sending you knowing hugs 
hugs @Former-Member , @Sasha_86 , @Determined , @Lost1 , @Former-Member
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
Sending hugs and thoughts your way @Former-Member ... Trust you can get some quality time with mum despite the challenges.
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Unknown userMember
@Determined I am sure Mr Darcy will settle once we move away from the family. It is so hot here. Poor old Mum trying desperately to show how she can manage at home; she does well with the help she gets, can see a couple of areas where she could benefit from a bit more assistance.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hello @Former-Member , @Determined , @Sasha_86 , @Lisek , @Lost1 , @Former-Member
mum went to hospital friday , taken to big hospital 60kms away , tests amd mri, etc and allowed home today -- sunday
mr shaz has driven sooo much in these 3 days , lots of rain
I think it is too early for mum to be back home , so see what happens
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
@Shaz51 @Former-Member @Sasha_86 @Lisek @Lost1 thinking of you all.
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Sasha_86Contributor
@Determined @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Lisek @Lost1 hope everyone has had a relatively ok weekend, I am certainly feeling the community support and it is muchly appreciated! Tough day today.... how does everyone move through the tougher than average days? Any hints or tips?
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Unknown userMember
@Sasha_86 what has happened?
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