Final Thoughts: There are not many things in this life that I have been unable to handle. All of the complications that Robert experienced, beginning with the stroke and throughout the years, forced me to re-evaluate so many aspects of so many things that I had taken for granted. I realized that I needed to organize two lives; take on more responsibilities; think and plan way ahead; keep track of, and learn so many new things; work longer and more hours it seemed, plus, continue to work as normal at my regular job, and still, keep it all inside. I felt like I've been working two full-time jobs for the past decade.
The most difficult part of all was not the responsibility. The most difficult part was believing that I could not tell anyone anything about what was going on in my life, for fear of losing my job because of who we were.
I am thankful, however, that I was the one to take care of Robert when he needed me and I am also fortunate that he was there when I needed him. We spent many amazing years together enjoying as much of life as we could but there were still so many things we had yet to do. Robert Kopler was my True Love and My Soul-Mate. I would do it all over again.
I can also, honestly say that I had the best Mother that anyone could ask for. She meant everything to me as a growing child and then again as an adult. Vilma Harnamji was a Great Lady and a wonderful Mother.
Although life handed us so many hardships, I am truly grateful for these two wonderful people. They were the best part of my life and my life has been thoroughly enriched because of them. I love you both, Always.
I could not afford to lose my job and be unable to provide for and take care of Robert, so I kept our relationship a secret out of my own fears. The most important person in my life was my biggest secret. I kept all of his pain and suffering inside, for so many years, as much as it killed me to do so. I will forever regret it.
For this, My Love, I am truly sorry. Please forgive me.
Robert Kopler, My Blue Eyes, You Are The Love Of My Life and I Am Eternally Yours. Barry
Robert and Barry
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