Al.Linquist@f201.n273.z1.fidonet.org (Al Linquist) (07/25/90)
Index Number: 9475
[This is from the Chronic Pain Conference on Fidonet]
I'm glad that we finally hooked up. Like yourself, I am also a spouse
that has had to take care of their mate. My wife was involved in a
car accident about 4 years ago, and at times it has been demanding
with very little support. All of our friends and acquaintances would
always ask about my wife, and I felt that I should have carried a
tape recorder to give my report. There have been only a rare few that
have asked how I am doing. At St. Mary's Hospital, which is a Trauma
center, and also has a Rehab unit, (where I used to work), I had tried
to get them to set up a support group for the spouses and families of
victims, though it didn't happen. Being new to the computer world, and
BBS with the conferences, I understand how invaluable this can be to
patients and families alike, and I strongly agree that stations can
be set up in local rehab facilities so that people can be aware from
the start of what is available and be able to follow through upon
discharge. Keep up the great work.
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