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When caring for a dying spouse becomes unbearable

My husband has been dying of cancer for eight months and I'm exhausted from being his caretaker and feel guilty for wanting my life back.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The marathon of terminal illness caregiving depletes the soul while love demands you keep giving what you no longer have.

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.