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When All Else Fails, Give Yourself Grace
Almost daily, the same thoughts play over again in my head… Why do I feel so guilty about my ability to care for my loved one? There doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day to get things done for them, let alone for myself. How do I handle the guilt and anger? Resentment is setting in as my loved one is taking so much of my time and energy! There is nothing left for me at the end of the day. I am so busy that I don’t have time to eat!! If this sounds like you, know that...
Not Your Average Brady Bunch Caregiver:
A Blended Family Perspective
Do you remember the show, The Brady Bunch? They were the epitome of the perfectly imperfect blended family, who always found a way to unite during a crisis. During the show we never saw Carol or Mike Brady age or deal with a major health crisis. In retrospect, I believed blended families could live in harmony and resolve crises as one family. It made sense to me. After all, my only experience on blended families at the time, came from watching the Brady Bunch. It wasn’t...
Understanding & Overcoming the Emotional Stages of Caregiving
When I began caring for my mom, the ebbs and flows of caregiving didn’t come with a handbook. While handling my emotions at different stages of my mom’s illness, I found myself winging it much of the time. Situations changed at such a rapid pace, I hardly had time to react, let alone to breathe through the chaos. It wasn’t until my mom’s passing that I took time to understand the emotional stages I went through during her care. While each journey is different, understanding...