Thanks again for all the responses. I'm glad to see that so many regular posters here do not think that my question was too negative. Thank God most members here all have a healthy sense of both self and humor and can appreciate my entertainment value as well as my advice.
But as different as men and women are, let's remember
[quote]You and I, we all bleed red, we all taste rain, all fall down, lose our way
We all say words, we regret, well cry tears, we all bleed red
Sometimes we're strong, sometimes we're weak, sometimes we're hurt and it cuts deep
We live this life, breath to breath, we're all the same; we all bleed red[/quote]
Make no mistake about it, I can say: [quote]Damn it feels good to be me[/quote] only because my caregiver wife stood by me the entire ordeal and still makes my life worth living. She has joined the board just because I've told her about so many wonderful caregivers here and just how compelling and interesting their stories are. So we are both on OCF.
These extended replies have verified my suppositions.
But the thread is still open and even if you just post a "me too", it is meaningful in gathering facts.
Keep the Faith
Charm