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What are you best tips for being more patient?
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Hello, @wtr2026 I’m glad you found this group! I’m Scott and I was my wife’s caregiver for her 14+ year journey. Patience is tough to come by, for sure.
I have no magic solution but for me it was remembering my mantra of “she’s facing death everyday. I’m not, so I bet I can help her at least through today.” I also reminded myself that her unusual personality was not “her” but her disease. Reminding myself she had no control helped me be far more patient than I was in my past, too.
Just my thoughts.
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@IndianaScott Scott, thanks for your comments because they brought me back to reality. my wife’s been telling me “she hates me “ and “wants me out of the house” all afternoon. i just left to grab a cup of coffee and read your comments. THANK YOU for bringing me back to reality. i know she can’t be left alone and cannot take care of herself but thankfully i have a son that steps in to help me with her. sometimes i feel so alone and lost 😞
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@IndianaScott thank you so very much. I am taking your wise advice to heart. With more appreciation than words can adequately express. Thank you.