hisfirstdaughter
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- Joined
- Apr 21, 2009
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- 23
- Reason
- Loved one DX
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- US
- State
- CA
- City
- Eureka
and my name is Chelsea. I'm 22 years old and my father, Todd, was diagnosed with ALS almost a year ago. He's only 45. He also just had a brand new beautiful little girl with my stepmother. I am finding myself pushing my pain away as I finish my bachelor's degree and devote myself to maintaining stability. I know that we (my family) are not alone...but it feels that way, doesn't it? Thats why I have chosen to sign up on this forum...maybe I can be a part of this online community and get a piece of mind, or maybe just someone to tell me that I'm not the only one watching my father die. I don't know what I will do without him...it is so hard to watch him struggle with simple things like opening a soda, lighting a lighter, and even holding his baby. He served in the U.S. Navy as a SEAL and just said goodbye to his career as a cardiac physician's assistant...he can no longer keep his hands still enough to operate on someone's heart. He has always been the strongest person I've known, always been my rock, my main lifeline in the midst of all the sadness I though was worthy of my tears. Now this. I am just sad. It isn't fair. I've read some of your posts and I admire the strength you put in your words. Some of you sound so strong, how do you do it?
Will you all accept me into this online community? I need somewhere to talk...and therapy is expensive! Ha.
Will you all accept me into this online community? I need somewhere to talk...and therapy is expensive! Ha.