DEAR DEIDRE: CARING for my spouse full time has left me feeling terribly lonely and remoted.
I really like her however miss the social interplay I used to have at work.
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I’m 58 and my spouse is 57. She has a number of sclerosis and is now bedridden.
This implies in addition to taking care of her bodily wants, I’ve to do all of the home tasks, cooking and buying.
Doing all of those chores leaves little or no time for me.
Most of our associates have drifted away since my spouse turned severely disabled.
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Each downside will get a private reply, normally inside 24 hours weekdays.
I’d dearly like to make some new associates, who I can speak to within the evenings when my spouse is sleeping.
Are there any on-line teams I can be a part of? I don’t desire a courting website.
DEIDRE SAYS: You’re dedicated to your spouse however it’s additionally vital to have retailers the place you possibly can speak to individuals who perceive.
The Carers Belief (carers.org, 0300 772 9600) helps carers to make a lifetime of their very own outdoors caring.
They’ve a discussion board the place you possibly can chat to different carers on-line.
Crossroads – Caring for Carers (crossroadstogether.org.uk) has a carers’ helpline on 0845 450 0350.
My assist pack on Caring accommodates extra info.
