Dear Karen,
Thank you for sharing your feelings with us. I understand you vey well since I also took care of my elder parents years ago until they departed. I was young at that time but some years ago I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and due to the type of the cancer I had to receive chemo for more than a year; my beloved husband was my caregiver and my support during that time, it wasn’t just the treatment but the several surgeries I had after that. God was our strength and we found joy in the middle of the difficulties. My husband was diagnosed with NASH in 2018; even though he was very active, disciplined and optimist patient that did his best to take of his heath. He was diagnosed in 2024 with HCCA and then … after the ablation we ee t to the Mayo Clinic last year for evaluation. We’re are blessed since he received his liver transplant at the end of April this year. The surgery went well, but the process has been so difficult not just for him who still tries his best to stay active, but for me as caregiver. I have no family here but him and the secondary effects of the anti rejection medicines are awful. From mood changes, tremors, tiredness, high blood pressure and glucose, shortness of breath, insomnia, etc. I feel that sometimes I cannot handle it. Then I find strength in God, in our profound love. My advice: Please do not ask why us, why me ? Take a deep breath and try to share your feelings with others. There is a good future for you both; nurture your faith and soul; you are soldiers and together you will win this battle. Sending you my prayers and hugs ! 😘🙏🏻😇