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Last week my grandfather had a minor stroke. He was sent to a hospital 200 miles away to treat it. He was mad at everyone for making him miss his pinnacle night.
Saturday, on the way back, he had a major stroke. They turned around and took him back. For the next several days I kept getting updates about how he wasn't speaking and had no movement on his right side and was agitated.
Yesterday, I found out he'd indicated that he did not want a feeding tube if he turned out to need one.
Also yesterday, he just barely passed the swallow test, which means he can eat, but there's a very good chance he'll choke to death trying.
Today I had to deal with - without going into details - the most stressful thing I have to deal with at work. Then I check the updates from my family and see the word hospice.
And now I have to go deal with my ex - a woman who at my grandmother's funeral chewed me out for leaving her with the kids while I went to blow my nose. I have to deal with this woman while facing down the prospect of my grandfather dying very soon.
And I have to do this while being the strong man my children need to get them through THEIR "Great Papa" dying.
God help me, I don't know if I can take any more.
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Hi there. You're already so strong, and your kids already see that.
You're mature, and you obviously leave her as an ex for a reason - you KNOW you're above her bullsh*t! So, when you have to face her, look her dead in the eyes while you are thinking - how much emotionally stronger and mature you are than her!!!
You're under a lot of stress, and because it's the weekend.. do something fun. Watch a funny movie, and laugh off the stress and pain. We all have to die, and it's never fair. It's inevitable; but you will be okay 💌
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