Growth

Ah, the infamous unexpected setback, just when things were going so well, and we were making so much progress…! It helps to know that it’s to be expected – that it happens all the time. That’s because learning doesn’t happen on a straight upward path. So, yes, there will be not only bumps in the [...]

Is there anything you’d like to change about your life as a caregiver? If you’re like most people, you can come up with a pretty good size list in no time! If you’ve been thinking about how to make changes it can seem overwhelming – with all of the many challenges you’re facing, where on [...]

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.52″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] This Reader’s Question really captures the common caregiver dilemma of feeling trapped…then feeling guilty for wanting some freedom: I’ve been the primary caregiver for my mother forever. She was depressed, had physical ailments, and somehow she always relied on me to help her. [...]

Does the picture this Reader’s Question paints of a caregiver’s life sound like yours? I have been a caregiver for my mother for the past 5 years. My mother lives alone and has a full time aide, but I am the “go-to” person for all calls, decisions, issues that arise, and the constant check-ins that [...]