Family?
Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2004 11:13 pm
I can't understand how family members can turn away from someone when MS strikes. I was upset when members of my wife's family seemed to turn away from her once MS really started to disable her. I was taking care of her, raising the kids and working so I could have used any help but I didn't get much. My sisters were so outraged that they jumped in and started bringing home cooked meals to me. I was diagnosed with MS while I was caring for my wife but I continued caring for her until her doctor insisted that she go into a nursing home so she would have 24 care. Ten years later I'm living alone and really struggling with MS but my family has pretty much turned away. My sisters who were so helpful ten years ago have pretty much abandoned me. One won't even speak to me if I call on the phone. Does anybody else go through this with their family? I know that it must be hard to see someone you love suffer but is running away the answer? Maybe it is . I know that I'd run away from the MonSter if I could but I'm glad that I didn't run when my wife needed me.
I have to go to a wedding tonight and face these people and I'm not looking forward to it.
I have to go to a wedding tonight and face these people and I'm not looking forward to it.