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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
Wow @Shaz51 that makes for a loooong day
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
sure does my @Determined
wandering if i will mke it too friday feast tonight
hoping to have a sleep in tomorrow xx
Hello @Former-Member , @Former-Member , @Faith-and-Hope , @Differentlife
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@Shaz51
How did you sleep last night?
Did Mr Shaz wake up at the usual time?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hello @Former-Member 
I did the usual get up 4 times a night because of the kidney
but overall slept until 9am 
Mr shaz turned the alarm off ( he remembered -- well I reminded him when i was falling asleep )
he did wake up at the usual time but rolled over and went back to sleep , woke up at 10am
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DifferentlifeContributor
Hello @Shaz51 @Determined @Former-Member @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope
hope you are all doing well - whatever that is - had a horrible week unfortunately - looking forward to my therapy session this week that’s for sure ! The poor woman won’t know what hit her 😂 Hopefully it will help to remind me why I am still with him living this terrible illness .... he tells me he is “normal” and doesn’t need his meds .... dear me 😩
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Sending virtual hugs your way @Differentlife 💕
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Unknown userMember
Yikes @Differentlife
Lack of insight = 😬😬😬
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Yeah ..... I know about that @Differentlife . Feeling for you so much. My hubby is remaining settled most of the time if we don’t challenge anything he does, but there is no diagnosis, no therapy, no medication. We are just walking along with him for as far as we can go 😔
I am sorry your hubby is being so difficult. It sucks. Take care of you ❣️
🌷 @Former-Member
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
Hearing you re meds @Differentlife 😬
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Unknown userMember
If you feel comfortable you would be welcome to contribute to this discussion @Lizzylu
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