← Return to burnout..... over and over again. 25 years of marriage and still in

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@lonelyfirefighter

To everyones who replied, Thanks
My wife is mentally there most of the time, in those times she feels like she doesn't need help, and against being doped up to function. Our family doctor knows some of what's going on, so does her health case-manager. She knows a lot more and have become friends and my wife is comfortable talking to her.
Her two daughters are too busy for their mom, One is a doctor the other in upper management in a worldwide company. My two daughters are cautious when coming around us with the grandkids and my son thinks she is crazy!
Hospital are no help, she'll talk her way out. Last time I called the sheriff to green warrant her she was released from the hospital before I had a chance to complete the paperwork.
I have explained I want a divorce, I'm her legal guardian so she needs to find someone to replace me. I get a pension from the Fire Department and S/S. All our savings are gone and my wife gets S/S only. Starting over is not a option for either of us.
I'll just keep working at it and the next time she will be arrested and I'll get her help thru the courts. She understand my stance now.
Still looking for that book.... Caregiving for Dummies 101

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I understand about not wanting to start over. However, that’s life sometimes we have to for our own good. It sounds like you are doing an outstanding job and being the best caregiver. More men need to be like you!!! Know when to walk away for your mental health and well being before something happens to you physically from your wife or health wise from stress. Be blessed God knows all of what you are doing and how you are there for her. Lots of hugs don’t give up on you. You have options it may be hard do what is best for you