I'm one of the moderators of the Kidney & Bladder group, and I just wanted to jump in and tell you that it’s absolutely okay to talk about the stresses of your concerns and decisions. I have not been in a 'caregiver' situation, but I do know that you can’t take care of someone else if you’re not taking care of yourself.
We often burden ourselves with this long list of self-imposed feelings of guilt or selfishness, but truly all you are doing is loving and wanting the best for your husband.
I'm so happy to see that you've joined our Caregivers group, and I know you will find kinship and relief with others who know just what you're going through.
I'm one of the moderators of the Kidney & Bladder group, and I just wanted to jump in and tell you that it’s absolutely okay to talk about the stresses of your concerns and decisions. I have not been in a 'caregiver' situation, but I do know that you can’t take care of someone else if you’re not taking care of yourself.
We often burden ourselves with this long list of self-imposed feelings of guilt or selfishness, but truly all you are doing is loving and wanting the best for your husband.
I'm so happy to see that you've joined our Caregivers group, and I know you will find kinship and relief with others who know just what you're going through.
I'm one of the moderators of the Kidney & Bladder group, and I just wanted to jump in and tell you that it’s absolutely okay to talk about the stresses of your concerns and decisions. I have not been in a 'caregiver' situation, but I do know that you can’t take care of someone else if you’re not taking care of yourself.
We often burden ourselves with this long list of self-imposed feelings of guilt or selfishness, but truly all you are doing is loving and wanting the best for your husband.
I'm so happy to see that you've joined our Caregivers group, and I know you will find kinship and relief with others who know just what you're going through.
I'm one of the moderators of the Kidney & Bladder group, and I just wanted to jump in and tell you that it’s absolutely okay to talk about the stresses of your concerns and decisions. I have not been in a 'caregiver' situation, but I do know that you can’t take care of someone else if you’re not taking care of yourself.
We often burden ourselves with this long list of self-imposed feelings of guilt or selfishness, but truly all you are doing is loving and wanting the best for your husband.
I'm so happy to see that you've joined our Caregivers group, and I know you will find kinship and relief with others who know just what you're going through.
Yes! We are here to listen; share with us, lean on the Connect community, and keep talking...and, as I've seen so often in Connect, the strength of this community of support may end up being all that you want.
I'm one of the moderators of the Kidney & Bladder group, and I just wanted to jump in and tell you that it’s absolutely okay to talk about the stresses of your concerns and decisions. I have not been in a 'caregiver' situation, but I do know that you can’t take care of someone else if you’re not taking care of yourself.
We often burden ourselves with this long list of self-imposed feelings of guilt or selfishness, but truly all you are doing is loving and wanting the best for your husband.
I'm so happy to see that you've joined our Caregivers group, and I know you will find kinship and relief with others who know just what you're going through.
Seeking input, communication, and sharing experiences is never whining! I know what you mean, though. When I sought to share with family members they often accused me of 'whining' and 'seeking attention'. It's what brought me to Connect!
I'm one of the moderators of the Kidney & Bladder group, and I just wanted to jump in and tell you that it’s absolutely okay to talk about the stresses of your concerns and decisions. I have not been in a 'caregiver' situation, but I do know that you can’t take care of someone else if you’re not taking care of yourself.
We often burden ourselves with this long list of self-imposed feelings of guilt or selfishness, but truly all you are doing is loving and wanting the best for your husband.
I'm so happy to see that you've joined our Caregivers group, and I know you will find kinship and relief with others who know just what you're going through.
I'm one of the moderators of the Kidney & Bladder group, and I just wanted to jump in and tell you that it’s absolutely okay to talk about the stresses of your concerns and decisions. I have not been in a 'caregiver' situation, but I do know that you can’t take care of someone else if you’re not taking care of yourself.
We often burden ourselves with this long list of self-imposed feelings of guilt or selfishness, but truly all you are doing is loving and wanting the best for your husband.
I'm so happy to see that you've joined our Caregivers group, and I know you will find kinship and relief with others who know just what you're going through.
Looking at pre-dialysis vascular surgery. Any info, even negative, will be appreciated, incl details about vascular port, what dialyisis is is like/ TIA.
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Hi @angiede2001,
I'm one of the moderators of the Kidney & Bladder group, and I just wanted to jump in and tell you that it’s absolutely okay to talk about the stresses of your concerns and decisions. I have not been in a 'caregiver' situation, but I do know that you can’t take care of someone else if you’re not taking care of yourself.
We often burden ourselves with this long list of self-imposed feelings of guilt or selfishness, but truly all you are doing is loving and wanting the best for your husband.
I'm so happy to see that you've joined our Caregivers group, and I know you will find kinship and relief with others who know just what you're going through.
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2 Reactionsthank you. I can whine here? 🙂
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1 ReactionI wish there was a support groups with bodies present...is there such a thing?
Yes! We are here to listen; share with us, lean on the Connect community, and keep talking...and, as I've seen so often in Connect, the strength of this community of support may end up being all that you want.
Seeking input, communication, and sharing experiences is never whining! I know what you mean, though. When I sought to share with family members they often accused me of 'whining' and 'seeking attention'. It's what brought me to Connect!
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1 Reactionneed to just say "like", as on facebook 🙂
@angiede2001 you can "like" a post. Simply click the heart below a person's message.
Looking at pre-dialysis vascular surgery. Any info, even negative, will be appreciated, incl details about vascular port, what dialyisis is is like/ TIA.