For Dianna!

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Hi, Dianna, and welcome to the best hcv group around! As a male, your

trip with your husband is horrifying. He is absolutely wrong! I don't

know if he has alot of self pity or if his antidepressants aren't

working (he IS on them, isn't he?). Very few of us feel o.k. on tx.

I've had 3 tx's in the past 15 years, all were absolutely miserable,

and I'm still active HCV. Without my wife's support, I don't think I

would have made it. She still goes to every Dr.'s appointments with

me, and always asks questions that I can't seem to remember. Lots of

hepper brain farts around here! You really have to learn to take care

of yourself first. Have you talked to his Doc yet? You certainly

should, and tell him/her the whole story. This is really bad for you,

and you need help. Start with the Doc. If he ever abuses you, use the

police. Not just tough love, but more like protecting your rights and

yourself, mentally and physically. I hope this all works out, but

your life sounds miserable now, where it should be hopefull and

enthusiastic for his recovery. I am very upset by your husband's

b.s. treatment of you. If you want me to talk or write to him, I am

available! If he lived near me, I'd be tempted to . . . NNNOOOOOO!!!

> Thanks Sharon. At this time, he says that when this

is over, he's not going to see me as someone who was there for him.

He's been quite cruel about it. His brother also has Hep C (homemade

tatoos years ago), and he adores his wife for hanging in there for

him. My husband says he won't be like that.

> I hope it's just the disease and treatment talking. I hope he

sees that I have sacrificed something over these years just for him.

> One good thing is that I'm immune to Hep C. It's unusual, but I

thank God. I don't know what I would've done if we both had been

down with it at the same time.

> I hope to chat with you again soon.

> Thanks for listening.

> Dianna