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Caregiving: When reality smacks you
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Aug 14, 2023 | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
You have said this so beautifully. And sometimes it’s ok to be selfish. This disease puts us caretakers into a position where we become people we never wanted to be. Some days it just takes too much energy to be kind and loving and cheerful person. Be easy on yourself. You’re doing a terrific job. 😊❤️
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You nailed it—“we become people we never wanted to be.” Those around me think I struggle because I can’t go away for a week-long vacation. The real struggle is with keeping all sorts of things in perspective. And being that person who loves enough to become a caregiver for our person.
Thank you.