Members Junebug13 Posted December 19, 2017 Members Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 She has been really sick for 3 years now and has almost passed away a few times (cardiac arrest). She has miraculously pulled through each time but has been on dialysis and in and out of the hospital and keeps declining. Now she has a rare kidney complication called calciphylaxis. It's a terrible disease. Painful and she is in a hospital two hours away to get the daily treatments. She is not responding to treatment and is dying slowly. She is only in her fifties. I am an only child and literally have no other family other than my husband and my children. I really don't have any close friends either because of moves and just the way my life has turned out which only exacerbates the stress I'm in. I don't think my husband understands what this is like for me especially since weve had so many close calls and she has pulled through so many times. I have a great job and acquaintances at work but no one really knows what I'm going through. I am just going through motions and don't know how to cope and need someone to relate to and some support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members reader Posted December 25, 2017 Members Report Share Posted December 25, 2017 Dear Junebug13, I am very sorry to hear about your mom's condition. I know caregiving is a rollercoaster. And there are so many raw emotions. Please know you are not alone. We are all here to listen and support you in anyway we can. I find this website very helpful. Its called AgingCare. I think you will find a lot of good information and support from others going through the same challenges of caring for a parent. I don't know if you want to consider talking to a counsellor or joining a support group in the community. It never hurts to reach out and get as much support as possible. Thinking of you. Sending all my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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