Nici - It's great that you are so supportive of your partner and I know it must be difficult to do so at a distance. When I first came to this forum as a caregiver, my son was very depressed and when I suggested he come and post as well, he felt he just couldn't do it. I think he was afraid of getting more depressed. He did register on the forum after a while but only posted a very few times. What really helped him was when I printed out copies of very positive suggestions and especially when he could see Davidcpa's comments on his experiences which were very close to his own. Maybe you could copy some positive posts and send them to your partner to read whenever the mood was right? Does he have family or friends close by that could offer support in between the times when you are able to be with him? Everyone is different, of course and introducing him to this forum may be very well received and a great source of comfort and inspiration to him, but if he doesn't seem ready yet, you can still help him by just being here yourself and telling him about the great support you are getting.