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So sorry you are dealing with this. Nothing prepares us for this journey. Each family and social group is different and it is hard to know how much and when to share.

Working with a talented therapist might be something to consider. Helped me greatly to unpack the feelings: the loss, grief, anger, etc. This is a grieving process you are going through -- the slow painful loss of what was, what might have been and your new reality. Having others to help you through this -- be they very understanding and close friends, family, a religious person (priest/rabbi, etc.), and/or therapists -- is key. Trying to do this solo or to "hide it all" will just exhaust you and one cannot just hold this all in.

Having a support group for you, for your mental health and well being is imperative. If they are true friends -- not just acquaintances you keep up a mask for -- your true friends will be there for you and you need to let them in. They love you and would want to help; even if that is just listening to you vent, cry or yell.

Hugs and know you are not alone. There are local support groups in addition to these "blog-type" groups. Hope you find a good fit with such a group. And hope your true friends can help support you.

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Thank you for your reply. I live in an area that is fairly remote so finding a group that physically meets would be almost impossible. When I have looked for groups that meet online I only see full blown dementia support groups and don’t know if my situation would apply to the group. My husband is still with it enough to play golf, drive, manage everyday life but needs help with certain tasks. For example he was always capable of putting together furniture and toys and now struggles to follow directions. He was an avid baseball fan and still enjoys watching the games but has a hard time remembering the players and their standings. Life has changed. I am constantly worried he will get scammed and share personal things like social security numbers …. He has done this once and now I have locked his social and hus credit. I take life on a day to day basis.