Hi @tim1028, I'm glad you hopped over to the Caregivers group. Welcome!
I hope you don't mind, but I changed the title of the discussion you started. I think there are several members here who have been caregivers to multiple family members and for a long-term commitment who would like to join the circle of support and tip sharing. In addition to @IndianaScott, I'd like to bring @auntieoakley @ls1313 @cindylb @dbirkel21 @l32 @maryflorida @jal333 @deek15redpeppers @julesa @hotfooted and other long-time caregivers into the conversation.

Tim, it is really hard to replenish the compassion bucket when you're a fulltime caregiver. I understand that feeling of being emotionally exhausted with little in reserve. Scott, I also get how hearing from others that you have to take care of yourself doesn't square with the reality of caregiving. It's near impossible. Oddly enough, I find brief moments of tending to my plants to help me. I've decided to call that my self-care. I can do it in stolen moments in between. The plants don't require a schedule that needs to be incorporated into the caregiving duties. But the minutes hear and then watering or pinching off the dry leaves, repotting, bring me peace.

What small moments help you take time for yourself, Tim, if even measured in minutes?