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Your "job" is to keep him safe. Whatever it takes, you want to keep him safe.

You are doing the right thing...it's the most difficult thing, but it's the right thing for both of you. That takes a lot of courage, Ziggysmom. And it takes a lot of love.

You have performed an act of love for your dear husband by taking care of him for years.

And you know what? You are still performing an act of love by recognizing that he is where he needs to be.

His condition has progressed to the point where neither one of you would be safe at home were he to remain there. Please know this...your "job" is not over, you are still continuing to help him...by keeping him safe.

I know how hard it is. I had the same feelings when placing my mom into a nursing home after taking care of her for years. I was a wreck. It hurts right down to your soul.

But you will feel better, I promise you.

You're a good person. And a strong person.