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Time Out: How do you take a moment from caregiving for yourself?

Posted by Gratia @gratia, Jun 13 10:37am

Greetings everyone,
I wish you a peaceful weekend (even if it’s only moments of peace). I hope you have the opportunity to get outdoors with your loved one, a walk, in a yard or on a balcony. We are housebound here but I take walks alone when I get breaks and nature is my way of “resetting”.
Sending all of you virtual hugs & support.

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kjc48 | @kjc48 | Jun 14 8:05am

I've been walking to @gratia - your pictures are always beautiful. We get to rest our minds in nature, and on this site. Happy Sunday to all. Best, Karla

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Traci | @tracidw | Jun 14 8:32am

Thanks for reminder.
Hugs from my two - They remind me that we need each other.

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Stephanie | @misseygirl | Jun 27 1:40pm

I had been a caregiver in one fashion or another for 60 + years. I even chose a care giving career. Now I have no one to care for except my cat. And myself.
It is a big adjustment.
One would think I would breathe a big sigh of relief. It does not seem that way.

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jenniferkr | @jenniferkr | Jun 29 11:07am

Being outside in nature is healing for my soul. Keeps me sane. Walk most days and start everyday early before my loved one is awake for a quiet cup of coffee outside.

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Gratia | @gratia | Jun 29 2:25pm

Yes I too enjoy the peaceful mornings.

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dederickve | @dederickve | Jun 29 3:32pm
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I had been a caregiver in one fashion or another for 60 + years. I even chose a care giving career. Now I have no one to care for except my cat. And myself.
It is a big adjustment.
One would think I would breathe a big sigh of relief. It does not seem that way.

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@misseygirl Sure do get it. I was a teacher for many years. Loved being with my kids. Now, my husband is childlike, some days, and NO, it sure isn’t the same .

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