mjschaffer
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- Jun 1, 2010
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- Friend was DX
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- Oregon
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- Silverton
Please help with some advice. My significant other, my sweetheart took off, needing time alone and has come back saying he cannot burden me with his ALS. He says he can go through it by himself. He has been a runner most of his life, very athletic, always the one taking care of everyone else. He is very uncomfortable at the though of being cared for. He was diagnosed one year ago and is still very functional, although he is in a decline phase right now and he is petrified.
I have not waivered in my desire to care for him and am willing to go through thick or thin. In fact, I would be honored to have that opportunity. Yet his pride is taking over and I am left heart broken. I want him home. This is what best friends do for each other.
I don't know what to do or how to convince him of not alienating himself. I'm sad and lost. Please help.
I have not waivered in my desire to care for him and am willing to go through thick or thin. In fact, I would be honored to have that opportunity. Yet his pride is taking over and I am left heart broken. I want him home. This is what best friends do for each other.
I don't know what to do or how to convince him of not alienating himself. I'm sad and lost. Please help.