Thanks for the book suggestion-- I'm adding it to the resource list!
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>It's been awhile since I posted anything to the list. Lots of changes
>causing lots of stress. Many of us are being diagnoses in our late 30s to
>early 50s, at a time when a lot of our marriages are going into some new
>phases as well. I found an excellent resource book, "Surviving Your
>Spouse's Chronic Illness" by Chris McGonicle. It is well written, in
>simple terms, by caregivers who have been there. It covers the good, the
>bad and the ugly, and does it in a non-judgmental way. If you are a
>caregiver who doesn't have a support group, this book might help.
>If you are the spouse with the chronic illness, this book might help you
>understand some of what is going on, at least it did with me. It also makes
>you aware of some of the decisions you might need to think about in the
>future.
>I cant say I enjoyed reading this book, it made me cry, laugh, nod and
>agree, and want to say "no, that isn't right" etc. Its hard for me to read
>a book these days, the pages shake too bad. I read this one cover to cover
>without stopping. I hope this helps someone else
>bob
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 81/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm
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