JAYTEE wrote:
Yup, crept up on me too with more frequent dribbling after I peed as well as not quite being able to stop small leaks when I had to go. Finally got so bothersome that I called an incontinence supply company and asked for some advice, particularly on avoiding having to get up five to seven times a night to pee, then finding it hard to get back to sleep. The principal owner of the company couldn't have been more understanding to my predicament. Short of it is that she started me using diapers at night and absorbent pads during the day. To the question: I did not fess up to bring partially incontinent for over two years and as a result felt embarrassed. My wife was understanding, thankfully! Just a week ago, I looked in the mirror and said out loud "I am incontinent." Somehow, I turned a corner and since then have told my kids who all have their own families, and they've accepted it, one saying "Hey, Dad, no big deal!" I even confided in a a couple of close friends and their attitudinal response was 'Yeah, well?..."
I'm glad I've been allowed (just today) to join this forum and interact with many of you.
Thanks for being here,
JAYTEE
Welcome to the community I only recently joined myself and could not be more happy with the warmth and support here.
Greenbank