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Originally Posted by ~Christina
I’m dealing with a sadness/unhappiness right now ... it’s really about coming to terms with my physical health /chronic pain, my husbands also and the distinct likelyhood that my husband will die before me due to his health and how I will manage financially as my income will drop by half and we barely scrap by now.
Depression for me is just lying in bed wishing the roof would collapse and end my non stop bleak not even the flicker of a match in the distance just dark and mentally painful.
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I know we both go through trying to live with physical limitations and chronic pain.
I don't mean to minimize your concerns within your own marriage/situation by telling you that I am concerned that the sudden and drastic change in my situation might "trigger" you some by driving some of these concerns home.
That said, I do realize that it's likely very many of us are in a very similar situation... or will be, maybe even unexpectedly.
We are each very vulnerable. We are especially vulnerable if we are totally medically disabled (cannot work). We are often then, at least somewhat, dependent upon our spouse's income and/or benefits... or we are living at poverty levels or below poverty levels.
Your concerns, ~Christina, are very real. I am so sorry you must consider such. a situation.
I am here for you in any way you find helpful.
