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As a caregiver, what helps you the most?

Caregivers | Last Active: Jun 16 11:17pm | Replies (74)

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I am also sooo tired of the Jekyl and Hyde responses from so called friends. One of them even went out of her way, gifted me a book by Oprah Winfrey, "Build the Life You Want - the art of being happier". No offense to Oprah Winfrey, but I gave the book straight away to Goodwill without reading it. The person who gifted me the book is hardly my "friend" anymore. Perhaps I'm too sensitive, I felt insulted, I really didn't need her to give me a book about how to build the life I want and how to be happier.
Doing something for myself and by myself daily is important, such as walking, praying, grocery shopping, even just for half an hour. But lately I'm so stuck with hopelessness.
I'm sending prayers to all of you, praying for your own health!

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@naturalebyjas My first thought when I read this was "If I just had the time to read this, I WOULD be happier." LOL Friends who do this probably read it and feel enlightened so they have to share. They have no concept because they have never been challenged by burdens that steal your free time. I frequently explain to friends THEY should read these books so they can apply them if they reach a point where they have challenges without time to read. I understand and have felt your frustration.