My boyfriend has ALS and not sure how to move further in relationship
Hello all! In search of advice from anyone! My boyfriend told me last night that he has been diagnosed with ALS two years ago. Being a single mom, I need to know if I would have the strength to move on with my relationship with him? I have three boys under the age of 11, and I don't know if we were to stay together what will happen?
I have been reading a ton in the symptoms, life spans et cetera. I truly love this man and I'm not mad for him not telling me right away, in all honesty right now I question my faith and if I have the strength to watch the man I love slowly pass away? I solicit anyone's opinion or guidance.
Please don't say I don't have a heart for thinking of ending this relationship with this man, but it's not only me that this effects but also my children!
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Karen
Tue, 05/24/2016 - 21:39
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Re: My boyfriend has ALS
In any situation, God provides strength and wisdom. Going on year three of ALS in my husband of 12 years. Super scared at first and overwhelmed with what it takes to handle. God's provisions have far surpassed any of my wildest expectations. When I lean in and stay close, we get what we need to handle the gift of each new day.
Would not judge your boyfriend too hard about not telling you. (Does not sound like you are). Not sure if this is your situation but for my husband, he was in denial his entire first year in spite of clear symptoms and three different medical opinions/tests confirming diagnosis. For him, if he did not acknowledge it, it was not happening and quite honestly it's how he coped until he could come to terms with it. Completely get that and embraced it. It still happens with each new wave of progression which is cool.
I'll be praying that God provides you with clear direction on what to do, how to handle, and strength to do both.
You are never ever alone.
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