My partner of 9 years died in my arms on August 25th. We left the house last December 29 th for a Drs visit and he never came home until the last week of his life. I was able to take care of him at home for a week and couldn't believe he was gone. I was with him every day for 8 months in the hospital after a series of strokes. Most days I try and block thinking about the last week and otherwise e…