Well, you almost had me in tears. I’m new to reading these caregiver support entries, and have been shy in sharing my own frailties. Your “10 things” were so accurate, and my response to them was almost visceral! So many times, I’ve felt like a failure because I’m frazzled, nervous that my husband will fall again, irritable because he just treated me like a servant again, and then ready to implode when a well-intentioned friend or family member says, “You’ve got to take time for yourself.” Duh! Your article helped me greatly! Thank you so much. Looks like I’m not actually crazy after all. One or two of you are experiencing the same types of tension and emotional fatigue. Thank you again!