My husband and I have to do things and give her things she doesn’t like. That also includes taking away things she does like. Caregiver, slave, indentured servant, whatever you call us I’m pretty sure she doesn’t see us are caregivers but torturers.
I think that being a Caregiver for a Parent is extremely difficult. Daily--many times throughout the day, I face the dilemma of being a Daughter and honoring my Mother's wishes or assuming my Caregiver role and doing what I think is best/right/needed at the moment. It is so hard. If our Parents do see us as torturers versus caring caregivers, it's a good thing that my Mom isn't really a Queen--because I would be in a dungeon. And at this point, I'm not sure that a dungeon isn't where I'd rather be!
Take Heart and Know that you are doing not only the right thing--but the Best that you can do!!!
My husband and I have to do things and give her things she doesn’t like. That also includes taking away things she does like. Caregiver, slave, indentured servant, whatever you call us I’m pretty sure she doesn’t see us are caregivers but torturers.
I think that being a Caregiver for a Parent is extremely difficult. Daily--many times throughout the day, I face the dilemma of being a Daughter and honoring my Mother's wishes or assuming my Caregiver role and doing what I think is best/right/needed at the moment. It is so hard. If our Parents do see us as torturers versus caring caregivers, it's a good thing that my Mom isn't really a Queen--because I would be in a dungeon. And at this point, I'm not sure that a dungeon isn't where I'd rather be!
Take Heart and Know that you are doing not only the right thing--but the Best that you can do!!!
I hear you, hon. I'm tending to read & then listen to your audio to get a complete sense of your feelings. I see you.
Thank U Victoria. And thanks for your continued support in not only reading but also listening.