Learning to cope
A life changing event.40 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
Oh no! Is this true? Huntington's is a terrible disease and I hope your husband gets only a mild case. Hope you get a second opinion as it could be something else. Hugs and prayers. Thank you for sharing and researching. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2023
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Oh no! Is this true? Huntington's is a terrible disease and I hope your husband gets only a mild case. Hope you get a second opinion as it could be something else. Hugs and prayers. Thank you for sharing and researching. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 13-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2023
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Thank you, Helen for your kindness and prayers. It is appreciated.
Best wishes.
Mary
Comment from prettybluebirds
It sounds similar to Parkinson's disease, which my brother-in-law died from. It is a most unpleasant disease to have or watch a loved one suffer who has it. Nicely written. I wish you the best in the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2023
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It sounds similar to Parkinson's disease, which my brother-in-law died from. It is a most unpleasant disease to have or watch a loved one suffer who has it. Nicely written. I wish you the best in the contest.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2023
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Thank you for your review and kind wishes,
I appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I'm sorry to hear that this is a "true story" for you; getting such a diagnosis is never easy, and I wish you the best going forward with this disease in your family.
As far as the contest, I'd like to suggest a change at the beginning - one sentence seems long and to stumble a little. Here's another alternative:
You search the Internet for information on symptoms and treatments. Are there things the caregiver can do to help the patient live a better life.
Just a suggestion. I do wish you luck in this situation and with the contest.
Pam
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2023
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I'm sorry to hear that this is a "true story" for you; getting such a diagnosis is never easy, and I wish you the best going forward with this disease in your family.
As far as the contest, I'd like to suggest a change at the beginning - one sentence seems long and to stumble a little. Here's another alternative:
You search the Internet for information on symptoms and treatments. Are there things the caregiver can do to help the patient live a better life.
Just a suggestion. I do wish you luck in this situation and with the contest.
Pam
Comment Written 13-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2023
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Thank you, Pam I appreciate your review and kindness. Based on your suggestion I made a change.
Thank you
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Ouch. Life May give one lemons but making lemonade does not come easy if all you get are greenies. Sorry to hear of such travails. Faith will provide relief we hope.
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2023
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Ouch. Life May give one lemons but making lemonade does not come easy if all you get are greenies. Sorry to hear of such travails. Faith will provide relief we hope.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2023
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Thank you Tom, I appreciate hearing from you.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
How awful this is Mary as the sufferer tries to get his affairs in order before the disease progresses any further. My biggest fear is to suffer any kind of dementia in old age, a poignant write Mary, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2023
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How awful this is Mary as the sufferer tries to get his affairs in order before the disease progresses any further. My biggest fear is to suffer any kind of dementia in old age, a poignant write Mary, love Dolly x
Comment Written 13-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2023
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Thank you Dolly for your review and kind words. I appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Excellent entry for the Non-Fiction Writing Contest.
I like the topic you chose. It's helpful and connects with the reader at an emotional level. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
Check this.....
"You then do all your research by searching the Internet." This sentence sounds odd.
Maybe something like this....
You then do everything you can by searching the internet for resources.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2023
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Excellent entry for the Non-Fiction Writing Contest.
I like the topic you chose. It's helpful and connects with the reader at an emotional level. Well done. Good luck in the contest.
Check this.....
"You then do all your research by searching the Internet." This sentence sounds odd.
Maybe something like this....
You then do everything you can by searching the internet for resources.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2023
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Thank you for your review and suggestion. I made the correction and I appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from royowen
I'm not sure who has this malevolent malady Mary, but if you need prayer, or someone you know needs prayer, let me know. It sounds absolutely awful, not only for the victim of this awful disease, but for those, I think it's decidedly inherited, that particularly male children will be prone, and they wait, unsure. Beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2023
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I'm not sure who has this malevolent malady Mary, but if you need prayer, or someone you know needs prayer, let me know. It sounds absolutely awful, not only for the victim of this awful disease, but for those, I think it's decidedly inherited, that particularly male children will be prone, and they wait, unsure. Beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
Comment Written 13-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2023
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We could use some prayers. This is my husband Harvey. I found out about this last Thursday, and right now I am still sorting through the news.
Thank you for your prayers and kindness.
Blessings
Mary
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My pleasure Mary,
Comment from jessizero
This short piece of non-fiction was heartbreaking. You formatted it well, and your coping with the news was very upsetting. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you in the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2023
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This short piece of non-fiction was heartbreaking. You formatted it well, and your coping with the news was very upsetting. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you in the contest.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2023
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Thank you for your kind review and best wishes,
I appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
I am so sorry for you. It is unbearable when your significant other is diagnosed with such a debilitating disease. You wrote very effectively all the initial reactions. Very convincing post, kay
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2023
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I am so sorry for you. It is unbearable when your significant other is diagnosed with such a debilitating disease. You wrote very effectively all the initial reactions. Very convincing post, kay
Comment Written 13-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2023
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Thank you Kay. I appreciate your review and you kind thoughts.
Best wishes
Mary
Comment from BethShelby
I know the feeling of hearing the diagnosis and searching the internet of hope of some kind. It is something too many of us eventually face whether the diagnosis is our own or that of love one. Is this recent, or something that happened in the past? If recent you have my prayers and sympathy. Either way the news had to be devastation. Excellent non fiction.
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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2023
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I know the feeling of hearing the diagnosis and searching the internet of hope of some kind. It is something too many of us eventually face whether the diagnosis is our own or that of love one. Is this recent, or something that happened in the past? If recent you have my prayers and sympathy. Either way the news had to be devastation. Excellent non fiction.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 13-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2023
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Thank you Beth for your kindness and prayers. This is happened only last Thursday. So it is still very raw.
