By: JetGirl
Carolyn, I got one of the good ones (although there are still times I could strangle him). I would not have survived the mis-diagnoses, the surgeries, the heart attack, and this hellish incapacitation...
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You did get a good one, JetGirl – give him an extra big hug today for that. Count your blessings, and try not to kill him . . .
View ArticleBy: Katrina
This is has to be one of my favorite articles that I have read so far on your site. I read primarily to spread the word about heart disease as I do not have it, but more people in my family have died...
View ArticleBy: Sherrie Bullard
Hi Carolyn, My husband Daryl was very supportive and caring after my heart attack. He had no problem with doing extra things around the house, he even went on same heart diet as me but eventually he...
View ArticleBy: MentalMakeovers
Larissa, Congratulations and may you only show up in your Mother’s blog and talks as a shining example of health, compassion and love!
View ArticleBy: Mary
Ditto Jetgirl’s reply! This morning, I awoke to him cleaning out the now repaired fridge. I married an angel, but not an angel without his own independent judgements about my disease. Nobody is perfect...
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By: Carolyn Thomas
Awwww, that’s so great, Mary! I look forward to meeting your angel when I see you at Stanford next month!
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Oh, Sherrie. My condolences on such a great loss. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience of a supportive and caring guy. Take care. XOXOX
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Thank you Katrina for sharing such an important personal message – you ARE a champion! Keep up the good work …
View ArticleBy: Beth Gainer
Wow, Carolyn. This is a really outstanding post and very telling. These women's stories amazed and horrified me, and your advice to them about getting out of toxic relationships is well-said. Thank you...
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Thanks so much, Beth. I hear stories like these – and like your own – all too often; they are indeed amazing and horrifying. It is beyond me why women insist on staying in such toxic relationships even...
View ArticleBy: Survivor
Without getting personal, I will just say that marriage has been bad… I am completely experiencing the symptoms of chronic stress and burnout. Many people view me as weak, but I don’t think too many...
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Survivor, right now you really don’t know if your symptoms are heart-related or not, but you DO need to see your family physician immediately for a full discussion about this new emphysema diagnosis,...
View ArticleBy: Lauri
My husband left me for another woman (a hospice nurse, believe or not) during my winning battle with breast and advanced ovarian cancer. Yes, our marriage was rocky. In fact, we were separated when I...
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I’m so sorry you had no support when you really needed it most. A man who’s in a “rocky” marriage and already separated when a catastrophic diagnosis hits the woman who is still his wife would have to...
View ArticleBy: Noemi
Hi Carolyn, this is really important research could you give me the references or are they somewhere on the website? Thanks. LikeLike
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A simple Google search will direct you to the two studies mentioned here. LikeLike
View ArticleBy: Bugs
Thank you for this informative post about women’s health. Much to think about now. LikeLike
View ArticleBy: Patricia A Poff
We stay because we have no options. We stay because we are selfless and would rather suffer than allow our children to go through a nasty divorce, plus we would lose everything, house cars, my children...
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