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demtenjeep

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45. I am going to die from Crohn's related complications Probably within 10 years. My desire is to see

Mon Apr 6, 2015, 10:36 PM

Apr 2015

my first grandchild. Since my daughter is getting married next year and it might be several years after that I hope I hold on.

I feel your pain.

What is your exact diagnosis? Maybe some one can share experience and help

A co-worker is watching his wife slowly die from cancer that has spread. Often he comes to me for just comfort to get away from watching her die. He doesn't want anything. Just needs to vent. I suspect you do too. Just please don't spend the last of your years making others feel guilty to make you feel better.

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