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@marlenec

Thank you. He has a therapist - finally recommenced therapy after a hiatus while securing new insurance after our move. I also have a therapist whom I see weekly because I struggle with how upset I get at seeing him upset but I also struggle to not show it since I think that will make him feel worse. He keeps saying he’s sorry and I keep telling him that he has nothing to be sorry for since this isn’t his fault. He drummed up the energy just now to go into work but I could see he was still fragile. He has a lengthy history - was in residential for a month six years ago followed by an IOP. In essence he’s done all the “right” things to address his illness but his illness still makes him feel so worthless. He’s unemployed because he cannot seem to get a job he wants; he’s in grad school trying to get another degree but I know he feels as if nothing he does is ever going to work out for him and all this affects how he feels as a dad. I am considering going to a NAMI support group for care givers. I was my late husband’s primary care giver for five years during his (lost) battle with lung cancer and it’s hard to keep having to assume this role.

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Please go to the support group. Gather whatever support you can, and use it.
May I also suggest that you do something for yourself at least once a week. It doesn't have to be something big, it can be as simple as taking yourself for coffee and just having some you time for half an hour or going to brunch or to see a movie.
Sending you love, warmth, light, and hugs.