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Someone once told me that, when you marry someone, you also marry his family. And I never realised how true that is until I'm in a serious relationship with Joe right now. 

Fortunately I have both of my parents healthy. Joe's dad George, on the other hand, isn't so fortunate. Not only he can't walk because of his leg injury, he also starts to lose his memories. Facing a man who's both disabled physically and mentally, I admire Joe's mom for taking care of him with a lot of patience and affection, which makes me question if I could be so brave to do the same thing for my partner one day.

I'm not saying that Joe will be like his dad one day, but it worries me to see that he almost forgets things daily. Just like losing hairs, I'm afraid that losing memory is also a mental disease that could pass from dad to son. When we were at the table with Joe's parents, his mom once said " I took a vow to take care of him in sickness and in health, and that's what I have to do."

I guess that's what love is. And there's still a lot I need to learn about loving someone. XD

George

Comments

There's a lot to unpack here. First of all, Joe suffering the same affliction as his father is far from guaranteed. Second, if that happens, it will be decades from now and medical advancements by then should greatly alter the prognosis. Third, you'd be stunned at what you can handle when you come face to face with the circumstance. Fourth, no one should be ashamed for worrying about this. It doesn't mean you love Joe any less. Fifth, under the current administration, it's looking less and less likely that we'll live to see those days. πŸ»πŸ˜‰πŸ»

Justin Allen

you also have to consider your health and you would need Joe to take care of you as well if your health started to fail. God forbid if one of you has a bad car accident and you will be disabled for life. you wouldnt want Joe to leave you alone would you?

Mitchell

You'll never know and Joe might get lucky

Andrew King

When you really love someone you know that you will have the strenght to face such a situation. Worse is never sure ! And as said by Francois B ... enjoy the day ...

Pierre Baud

I send you lots of love. When you love someone, and you have found happiness, you tend to 'grasp' (I do it !). You fear losing them, losing their love, their youth and good looks (and he js very good looking). But whatever happens to you both later you will draw strength from all you did together. So stop worrying about the future and enjoy what life is bringing you now. I am a very anxious person btw and i try to apply this myself and it's hard. But I just wanted to share this. 😘

Francois B.

Song, my hubby and I celebrate 25 years together in April next year, and I've been there for him through several illnesses, and my love for him has always helped me through. Your relationship seems to be very strong already, so let it continue to blossom and it is really early to think about the hardships. Joe is NOT his father, and there's no guarantee he'll inherit any of the same health issues. Hugs....

Tim Clements-Levin

Song...I understand but Love is knowing to always be there and want to hold him close and tell him everything will be okay...I see your point but I you truly love Joe and he loves you...This is most important and the rest will come with time.......Song you will be fine....

eduardo alexander

You were so close. Your last answer should have been, β€œI fear OUR future, that’s all.” No one can expect their partner/mate/lover/husband to be exactly the same person 30/40/50 years later. You won’t be either. That’s when Life’s adventure really happens

AWarriorsSpirit

This reminds me so much of my relationship with Jack. I'm really happy that I'm part of the family and his dad is proud of us being together. I still pray that he gets better and beats the shit out of cancer. I've lost a good wrestling coach of mine to cancer, my dad had testicular cancer and beat it, and my mom had a fibroid cysts in her uterus and it's no longer there. I have faith with his dad that he too will overcome this battle

David Proby

I have no doubt that you'll be there for Joe & that Joe will be there for you too... :)

William Deutsch

Such an inspiration, Joe's mom was a strong mother! Love is the secret and she'll always be there for George. You must have learn much from her :)

Fendy Leotanto

Take it easy Song. You are not there yet with Joe. We all have some form of memory loss. It's normal. My mother also was a care giver my disabled, one legged, dementia inflicted, diabetic dad for the last 15 years of his life. My brothers questioned whether our father would have done the same for our mother. We will never know now that they have both passed away. You never know if you can handle it. I know some guys who could never stand it others who do it like washing their hair. Give yourself a chance. You may be stronger than you think. My mother was only 5' 1 1/2" 112 lbs. Dad was 5' 11" and over 200 lbs. she handled him. Granted, they were soul mates. Nothing could have separated my mother from him other than death. He died ten years before her.

Danny Provencio

I all true but no matter what the most important is to embrace your partner as he is and has i will become. Love teach us many things. My day stars to have what joe's father has and i know i will become like him...

C.Amaury

Nothing in comparison in this world, unless loyalty and to be honest. Both of them are the main subjects for being good in relationship.

MarkU2

My Nonna had dementia and became very forgetful, but she got this medication called Aricept (Donepezil) and it stopped her from getting worse. I don't know if they have it in France, but if his forgetfulness ever progresses to the point that it needs help, there are options πŸ€—


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