# My wife is dying \[Edited: RIP\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 10, 2020, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745 "2020-08-10T21:42:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Morgyn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morgyn/32/3041_2.png) [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/41 "2020-08-11T00:37:53Z")
Aw, @silenus, I’m so sorry to hear this. Come and talk whenever you need to. ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/42 "2020-08-11T00:42:46Z")
Thinking of you. ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/43 "2020-08-11T00:43:53Z")
I’m so sorry. It sounds like you are doing everything you need to. Remember to take care of yourself. ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/44 "2020-08-11T00:56:02Z")
So sorry. I’m glad you’re using us to talk through some of it; that’s what we’re here for. ---
**Author:** ![galen\_ubal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/galen_ubal/32/4440_2.png) [@galen\_ubal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/galen_ubal)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/45 "2020-08-11T00:59:27Z")
I’m so sorry. Strength to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/46 "2020-08-11T01:44:10Z")
I already posted but I wanted to add that there will come a time when the flood of messages of sympathy and understanding will ebb, and it’ll be easy to assume people have forgotten. They won’t and we won’t. ---
**Author:** ![Dinsdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/47 "2020-08-11T01:51:16Z")
So sorry to hear, man. Love her as much as you can during the time she has left. Then, love yourself and be strong. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/48 "2020-08-11T02:11:56Z")
Friend silenus, I just don’t know what to say. I wish courage to your wife, strength to you. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/49 "2020-08-11T02:17:55Z")
I’m truly sorry, **silenus**. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/50 "2020-08-11T02:36:42Z")
I’m so sorry, **silenus**. Please, hang in there. ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/51 "2020-08-11T02:55:42Z")
I am so sorry you and she are going through this. I hope it is easy for her and that your memories will be a comfort. Like someone else wrote, having the time for a proper goodbye for family is so important. Take care of yourself. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/52 "2020-08-11T03:03:34Z")
I am so sorry to hear of this, **silenus**. Like everyone said, take care. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/53 "2020-08-11T03:08:40Z")
My heart goes out to you, and I hope you and she will be able to have special times together yet. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/54 "2020-08-11T03:33:03Z")
**silenus** , I am very saddened to hear about this. I can only add to the chorus here and offer my sincere condolences and hope your wife isn’t suffering. Stay strong. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/55 "2020-08-11T03:57:50Z")
Holy shit. I am so, so, so terribly sorry to hear this. Fuck. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/56 "2020-08-11T04:17:03Z")
This is truly horrible. I am very sorry to hear this, **silenus.** You are in my thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/57 "2020-08-11T06:24:10Z")
I’m terribly sorry to hear about your pain and uncertainty Silenus. We’re here when you need or want to talk. ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/58 "2020-08-11T07:00:20Z")
I’m so sorry, **silenus.** ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/59 "2020-08-11T10:12:03Z")
My heart is breaking over the loss you’re experiencing. Know we’re always right here if you need anything. Sending heartfelt condolences. ---
**Author:** ![scareyfaerie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scareyfaerie/32/3135_2.png) [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2020, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745/60 "2020-08-11T10:22:36Z")
I am so sorry to read this, but I know how incredibly supportive this community can and will be, always there when you need them. I wish you strength to face what you know is coming, and comfort in your treasured memories of a shared life. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-is-dying-edited-rip/917745.md?page=4)