Huntington's Disease Support Group
Huntington's disease (HD), formerly known as Huntington's chorea, is a rare inherited genetic disorder characterized by abnormal body movements called chorea, and a reduction of various mental abilities. The symptoms of Huntington's disease occur gradually over time - there is no sudden loss of abilities and it is hard to determine when symptoms initially occur.
My wife was diagnosed with HD a few years ago. Her mother has full on HD symptoms and gets worse year after year. My three girls are now at risk. We did not know what HD was before having kids.
My question is on my marriage. My wife is so cold, essentially shows complete anger toward me and now is asking to separate after 20 years of marriage. I am devastated and trying to understand if the lack of empathy is a symptom or if this is just life. She has had two separate affairs and is destroying me day by day. She seems to not care how much pain she causes me no matter how hard I try to improve our marriage.
A little background, I support the family financially and do very well. She has been a stay at home mom for 5 years with one child in private school. I have given her a great life but have not been there each day to support her because of the hours I work at my job. She says she simply does not love me but we have three beautiful girls I adore and care so much about.
I love my wife! I made an internal decision two years ago that when she starts having symptoms I would stay and take care of her. Now she wants out after years of emotional strain when thinking your wife is going to die from this disease.
MY QUESTION - - could this be a due to HD or is this just typical marital problems? I am have no idea. I have soul searched but she is not showing me any compassion. It is like I am a ghost...I may as well be dead to her.
My question is on my marriage. My wife is so cold, essentially shows complete anger toward me and now is asking to separate after 20 years of marriage. I am devastated and trying to understand if the lack of empathy is a symptom or if this is just life. She has had two separate affairs and is destroying me day by day. She seems to not care how much pain she causes me no matter how hard I try to improve our marriage.
A little background, I support the family financially and do very well. She has been a stay at home mom for 5 years with one child in private school. I have given her a great life but have not been there each day to support her because of the hours I work at my job. She says she simply does not love me but we have three beautiful girls I adore and care so much about.
I love my wife! I made an internal decision two years ago that when she starts having symptoms I would stay and take care of her. Now she wants out after years of emotional strain when thinking your wife is going to die from this disease.
MY QUESTION - - could this be a due to HD or is this just typical marital problems? I am have no idea. I have soul searched but she is not showing me any compassion. It is like I am a ghost...I may as well be dead to her.
I write this .my wife is a stay st home mom of our 2 boys she has so much resentment and anger tword me fights with me constantly I can't say I have a answer because I'm still searching I can say stay strong and I'm so glad there's others going through the same thing it makes it a lil easier. I just wish people knew more and there was some kind of chill pill but good luck my friend I know we will all need it.