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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I completely commend you for wanting to get help for your wife, who is very sick. I’m so sorry you’re having to face all of this. Life is not fair, but you are doing so well to want to fix this situation for your kids, you, and your wife.

First, I would definitely involve her mother and doctors. She likely needs to spend awhile at an in-patient treatment facility with psychiatrists who can help her. Make sure they understand the severity of the situation. Being in bed 80% of the day and not being able to take care of the kids or hold down a job is not living. She needs help now. Also, please make time for yourself to see a therapist. Think of it like if you had to have emergency, life-saving surgery—you’d find time and money to make that happen, right? You need to do the same with YOUR mental health. Your kids need at least one of their parents in good shape. Also, maybe talk to your employer about more flexibility while you’re dealing with your wife’s health crisis. They don’t need to know what her health problem is, just that it is an emergency. Many employers will be very helpful and understanding.

I really feel for you and your whole family, OP. You all are going to be ok. [/quote]

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