So here I am. He gave me the link to this site many months ago, and I haven't taken the time to come back until now. We have been married 17 years, and have a 16 year old daughter and a 13 year old son.
About 10 years ago we had significant trouble in our marriage, and we joined the Divorce Busters online group, which was very helpful, and we got back on track. During that time, I realized my husband had chronic medical issues and, more importantly, I realized how difficult that was for me and for our marriage. So I tried joining a forum for people with chronic illness, but they didn't have a group for spouses, and so it wasn't as helpful as it might have been. I'm glad this site has that sort of group. I will go there next
It was definitely difficult logging on. Brought back lots of bad memories, then lots of sadness at the admission that this is real, and I have to face that it's not going away, but now I feel better knowing there will be others out there to listen to me, and for me to listen to, and we will all be getting through it. Life goes on, and there is a lot of good in it, even in the midst of pain and suffering.
I am grateful for my husband - he works hard even when he doesn't feel good, he is a great father and a loving husband. I am grateful for my kids, they are awesome and they are getting through this, too. I want to do the best for them that I can. And I am grateful to be starting out as a member of this community.
Thanks for being here.
Jeanine - J9 - jnine
About 10 years ago we had significant trouble in our marriage, and we joined the Divorce Busters online group, which was very helpful, and we got back on track. During that time, I realized my husband had chronic medical issues and, more importantly, I realized how difficult that was for me and for our marriage. So I tried joining a forum for people with chronic illness, but they didn't have a group for spouses, and so it wasn't as helpful as it might have been. I'm glad this site has that sort of group. I will go there next
It was definitely difficult logging on. Brought back lots of bad memories, then lots of sadness at the admission that this is real, and I have to face that it's not going away, but now I feel better knowing there will be others out there to listen to me, and for me to listen to, and we will all be getting through it. Life goes on, and there is a lot of good in it, even in the midst of pain and suffering.
I am grateful for my husband - he works hard even when he doesn't feel good, he is a great father and a loving husband. I am grateful for my kids, they are awesome and they are getting through this, too. I want to do the best for them that I can. And I am grateful to be starting out as a member of this community.
Thanks for being here.
Jeanine - J9 - jnine