Learning to cope
A life changing event.40 total reviews
Comment from JSD
A short but brutally honest piece of writing. Painful to read and my thoughts are with you. I hope to a little extent it helped you to write this down and share it with readers.
John
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2023
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A short but brutally honest piece of writing. Painful to read and my thoughts are with you. I hope to a little extent it helped you to write this down and share it with readers.
John
Comment Written 17-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 19-Aug-2023
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Thank you for your review and kindness, John, I appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Liz O'Neill
Saying it aloud makes it feel more real. Writing about it can even be more healing for you. One of my friends who is one year younger than me who's also in my book Traffic, just got confirmation that she had a mini stroke. All of this is frightening to both the patient and the ones who care about them. I'm sending healing on all levels for husband and courage for you.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2023
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Saying it aloud makes it feel more real. Writing about it can even be more healing for you. One of my friends who is one year younger than me who's also in my book Traffic, just got confirmation that she had a mini stroke. All of this is frightening to both the patient and the ones who care about them. I'm sending healing on all levels for husband and courage for you.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2023
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Thank you Liz. I appreciate your kind wishes and thoughts.
Best wishes,
Mary
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***hugs***
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Wow. Nicely written. Written so well that I could put myself in your position. Good work.
I can imagine doing and feeling as you do/did. And the sensation hearing the word come out of your own mouth.
Very well done.
You have my sympathies.
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2023
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Wow. Nicely written. Written so well that I could put myself in your position. Good work.
I can imagine doing and feeling as you do/did. And the sensation hearing the word come out of your own mouth.
Very well done.
You have my sympathies.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 18-Aug-2023
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Thank you Wayne for your kind words and review. It is appreciated.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Ginda Simpson
Of, how I can relate to your story. A year ago, my husband was diagnosed with PSP, a rare degenerative disease with no cure. I have walked the road you are on, and wish you courage and friends who understand. It is a long and lonely journey, but there are blessings to be found.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2023
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Of, how I can relate to your story. A year ago, my husband was diagnosed with PSP, a rare degenerative disease with no cure. I have walked the road you are on, and wish you courage and friends who understand. It is a long and lonely journey, but there are blessings to be found.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2023
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Thank you Ginda, I am so sorry for your own difficult road. My prayers to you.
I appreciate your kindness.
Mary
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Oh, my! What a terrible illness for your husband. And so hard for you. I can relate a little, but my husband died of cancer and we only had 6 weeks. I feel for you. You are the one who has to cope with this illness, and it can last years. This is such a sad story, and I pray you have help. Warmest hugs, my friend. And good luck in the contest. ~ Sandra xx
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2023
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Oh, my! What a terrible illness for your husband. And so hard for you. I can relate a little, but my husband died of cancer and we only had 6 weeks. I feel for you. You are the one who has to cope with this illness, and it can last years. This is such a sad story, and I pray you have help. Warmest hugs, my friend. And good luck in the contest. ~ Sandra xx
Comment Written 16-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2023
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Thank you Sandra, I appreciate your very kind words and review.
My best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Sanku
It must have taken a lot of courage to wrte about this .I pray to God that they don't suffer much .And that the caregivers have the strength to see their beloveds suffering.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2023
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It must have taken a lot of courage to wrte about this .I pray to God that they don't suffer much .And that the caregivers have the strength to see their beloveds suffering.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2023
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Thank you for your review and kindness.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Ric Myworld
My prayers go out to anyone fighting this terrible disease as I've seen it in action. And with their being a 50% chance of children getting the disease it doesn't often stop in one place.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2023
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My prayers go out to anyone fighting this terrible disease as I've seen it in action. And with their being a 50% chance of children getting the disease it doesn't often stop in one place.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2023
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Thank you for your prayers and review, Ric. I appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Bill Schott
This story, Learning to Cope, builds to the ultimate reveal and the heart-rendering understanding of the cruel path that the disease will take. So very sorry.
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2023
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This story, Learning to Cope, builds to the ultimate reveal and the heart-rendering understanding of the cruel path that the disease will take. So very sorry.
Comment Written 15-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2023
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Thank you Bill for your thoughtful review.
Mary
Comment from Douglas Goff
Sorry to see that this is entered into a non-fiction category.
Empathy for others turns to tragedy for self. Praying for you and your husband.
Thanks for sharing.
D
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2023
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Sorry to see that this is entered into a non-fiction category.
Empathy for others turns to tragedy for self. Praying for you and your husband.
Thanks for sharing.
D
Comment Written 15-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2023
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Thank you for your very kind words and prayers.
It is very much appreciated.
Mary
Comment from Paul Manton
This must have been tough to write, Mary.
The immediate response to such a dreadful piece of news - few of us are prepared for it. I always thought that it would be easier for me to hear it about myself than of a loved one. Now that I have lost two thirds of my closest friends, it is simply numbing whoever it happens to be.
But Huntington's Disease is a multidysfunctionality, with highly distressing symptoms for the immediate family - usually involving the essential incarceration of the patient for everybody's sake. There is medication, but there is no cure.
Thank you for portraying this harrowing story with such courage - there are equally terminal (indeed far more terminal re. prognosis) diseases, but few more distressing for the partner or family. Far more research needs to be done in order to understand and eradicate this frightful illness, and I urge all readers to pray for you and your family, Mary.
With much love,
Paul
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2023
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This must have been tough to write, Mary.
The immediate response to such a dreadful piece of news - few of us are prepared for it. I always thought that it would be easier for me to hear it about myself than of a loved one. Now that I have lost two thirds of my closest friends, it is simply numbing whoever it happens to be.
But Huntington's Disease is a multidysfunctionality, with highly distressing symptoms for the immediate family - usually involving the essential incarceration of the patient for everybody's sake. There is medication, but there is no cure.
Thank you for portraying this harrowing story with such courage - there are equally terminal (indeed far more terminal re. prognosis) diseases, but few more distressing for the partner or family. Far more research needs to be done in order to understand and eradicate this frightful illness, and I urge all readers to pray for you and your family, Mary.
With much love,
Paul
Comment Written 15-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 16-Aug-2023
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Paul, I truly appreciate your thoughtful and very kind review. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Mary
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You're welcome Mary.
