Hello, I haven’t been in touch with the forum in a while. I’ve spent the last month as a carer by my husbands side, while he almost passed twice. He’s now home, going on about the nurses, helpers, etc., in the meantime if the past 30 days I also moved us out of the isolated countryside to the city. ( 3 hour drive). I sit surrounded by boxes and a very weak but self righteous husband on the couch. If it were not for professional Carers associations and a forum like this, to connect with, I don’t know where I would be. This job , this kind of work, that has very little breaks, is getting to hard for me on all levels. I will be expanding the circle for direct help with him as soon as possible. It’s too much now. It’s not healthy for me , I’m paying the price on every level, physically, mentally, emotionally. Life is not about being a martyr, neither is caring. I wish everyone strength , preserverence and self love for 2018.

Hello @mnina Good to hear from you! From your post I can tell it is a demanding time for you right now and that makes your post all the most wonderful! Thanks for checking in!

A move is one of the top stress-inducing events of our lives so there is no surprise you are feeling even more overwhelmed -- after all being a caregiver is overwhelming enough by itself! I, too, felt the connection to Connect was a true gift during my most difficult caregiving times. Being a caregiver can be so very, very isolating on all those levels you spoke of, plus it does take a physical and emotional toll without a doubt!

It is wonderful to hear you have options available to bring in more care help! That is fabulous and I hope it works out for you both in a big way!

Continued strength, courage, and peace for you both in the New Year!

It sounds to me like you are doing all the right things. You have accomplished a lot and are moving in the right direction. Keep us posted. Grace and peace.