Posted by syringachalet on February 19, 2003, at 12:26:32
In reply to Re: 'A Beautiful Mind' anyone?, posted by Doolie on February 19, 2003, at 3:01:07
Doolie,
I am touched by your genuine compassion for this wonderful soul that you fell in love with who some days seems to be some one you hardly know.
the fact that you share children means you have to be both the husband and the Dad for everyone. that can truly take its toll.
If you sometime down the road need to have respite, remember that there are day treatment centers that do weekends and overnight. I had a client who was so debilitated that once every two months her husband went "fishing with the guys" and she went to "the spy" to rest and be "waited on". (This was really a daycare for adults with severe debilitated non-violent MI people).
To some this would seem unkind but for those who have other people to consider(childrens special needs and elderly parents) this is only a few days that you can also refcous your energy and both of you come back home feeling rested.
My prayers are with you, Doolie.
syringachalet
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