Joan's place is the first forum I found after my DH's diagnosis 3 years ago. It's still my favorite but I also read and occasionally post on the Alz Assoc. message boards. Someone mentioned a 3rd one. I think it was Bluedaze. Could you tell me where that one is? I need all the help I can get. Joan, I hope it's ok to ask about this.
Dazed there is now a spouse/partner on the AA online forum. I am happier here among friends who don't snipe at each other. I still go to both. When you are still in the learning stage you need all the help you can get.
The difference is that here one person watches over things. Not to mention doing a lot of work to help people that aren't looking for a forum at all.
I'm embarrassed that I took some time to give support back for the support I get by being able to be here.
I know that Joan wears two hats. One is a caregiver where she is just like the rest of us. The other though is that I am in her house. And it is because she pays for that and does that work that I have this.
Thank you, but we must give credit where it is due - my message board monitor and friend of 35 years. Yes, I read the boards many times a day, but she watches over faithfully, and reads every post, alerting me to any issues that need my attention. That is in addition to her full time "real" job that keeps her busy all day. Three cheers for our MBM!
The Big Tree Murphy site was started by Beverly Murphy, whose husband had AD. He passed away years ago. It is not a forum, but it is filled with useful information, and someone still keeps up the website. http://www.bigtreemurphy.com/
I found the AA Message Board first and someone posted this site. I read both but this site is my family. We know we can post our thoughts and feeling and no one judges you or tries to change your mind. We just accept and understand. Love all of you.
While I find comfort from both forums. The difference between the two is the obvious friendships that have developed on this site. Please keep up the open/honest dialogue as I find it very informative and thank you for the open arms.
Bluedaze, yes, I've found the spouse/partner forum on the alz site. Not near as active or helpful as here. I find it hard to relate to the regular caregiver forum with people taking care of their parents. But I thought you had mentioned that you were on three. Maybe it was somebody else. Joan, I've also read and read on the Big Tree Murphy site about all the things that will, or possibly will, happen down the road and I still want to know more. What's wrong with me anyhow??????