Since the issue was brought up on another thread, I am wondering whether there are others on these boards who are single or alone and are facing a neurological illness? How are you managing and what plans are you making for the times when you will become unable to function on your own? I am also willing to entertain suggestions from the married types on these boards. :-D
On the one hand, living alone makes it difficult for me to meet my daily needs (cook, clean, etc.). This is becoming more difficult as my disease progresses. Yet, as annmarie says, if married, then one worries about the spouse who will be left behind. In addition, I'm sure the PALS worries about the CALS and the unfairness of the CALS having to shoulder the burden as the PALS becomes further incapacitated. We all agree that having young children and MND is extraordinarily painful. I am faced with that situation and I fear my daughter growing up without my support.
On the one hand, living alone makes it difficult for me to meet my daily needs (cook, clean, etc.). This is becoming more difficult as my disease progresses. Yet, as annmarie says, if married, then one worries about the spouse who will be left behind. In addition, I'm sure the PALS worries about the CALS and the unfairness of the CALS having to shoulder the burden as the PALS becomes further incapacitated. We all agree that having young children and MND is extraordinarily painful. I am faced with that situation and I fear my daughter growing up without my support.