I’m a new to the caregiver Army. Right when you were writing this, I was being drafted and my definition of normal was suddenly being rewritten without my permission.
Thank you for your post. I’m coming up the curve on what it means to be a willing member of the caregiver Army.
Four weeks into my enlistment, what I’m choosing to do differently is deciding to take that deep breath and let go of my expectations so I can create some new ones that fit my now.
Thank U for sharing. The fact that you realize that you need to let go of your expectations so early (4 weeks) into your Caregiving Journey is awesome. It took me a long time to understand that very important fact. Although I'm still not sure that I am a "willing" member of the Caregiver Army. I just know that I serve at the pleasure of my Mother and sometimes, I really wish that she was able to fire me! I wish you strength, courage, and patience as march forward.
I think my training as a coach has let me see how expectations define our experience early in my process. However, the practice of letting go of my expectations has been herky jerky. I’ll just call it a work in progress.
Your writings hit home on a number of levels. I would say to you that "you are not alone," but I remember when someone told me that, and I felt very much alone in my role. We are like an army, all of us caregiving, but at the same time we are alone in our situations. I'm glad @carermentor tagged me to introduce me to you, that you're sharing your story ... and that you have faith to sustain you. ♥️
Thank U for reading " A Caregiver's Conscience," and making a comment. Your comment reminds me that I am not alone, no matter how alone I actually feel. The thought that we are members of a Caregiving Army is motivating me to continue sharing my Caregiver's Conscience. Thank U!
I've been on this journey 5 months now. I volunteered for the role of caregiver for my mom. It is a privilege and an honor. A way to give back for all she did for me including giving me life! Ours has been a tumultuous relationship over the years but God has healed my heart in regards to our trauma/drama and I am her humble servant. 🙏 He gives me strength day by day, sometimes hourly depending on the day. It's hard. It's overwhelming and most people don’t understand or care to understand. Support is sparing and I have come to understand that some people just can't do it. I believe in self-care and practice as much as I am able but sometimes it's not enough and I break down. But God picks me up and sets me on the road again. He's with me always and I'm thankful and blessed by my faith and belief. Thank you for your posts. I look forward to seeing more. Thankful to have found you on here. God bless you on your journey.
I’m a new to the caregiver Army. Right when you were writing this, I was being drafted and my definition of normal was suddenly being rewritten without my permission.
Thank you for your post. I’m coming up the curve on what it means to be a willing member of the caregiver Army.
Four weeks into my enlistment, what I’m choosing to do differently is deciding to take that deep breath and let go of my expectations so I can create some new ones that fit my now.
Thank U for sharing. The fact that you realize that you need to let go of your expectations so early (4 weeks) into your Caregiving Journey is awesome. It took me a long time to understand that very important fact. Although I'm still not sure that I am a "willing" member of the Caregiver Army. I just know that I serve at the pleasure of my Mother and sometimes, I really wish that she was able to fire me! I wish you strength, courage, and patience as march forward.
I think my training as a coach has let me see how expectations define our experience early in my process. However, the practice of letting go of my expectations has been herky jerky. I’ll just call it a work in progress.
Your writings hit home on a number of levels. I would say to you that "you are not alone," but I remember when someone told me that, and I felt very much alone in my role. We are like an army, all of us caregiving, but at the same time we are alone in our situations. I'm glad @carermentor tagged me to introduce me to you, that you're sharing your story ... and that you have faith to sustain you. ♥️
Thank U for reading " A Caregiver's Conscience," and making a comment. Your comment reminds me that I am not alone, no matter how alone I actually feel. The thought that we are members of a Caregiving Army is motivating me to continue sharing my Caregiver's Conscience. Thank U!
Such challenging life lessons.
Thinking of you.
Jx
Thank U for reading, understanding and helping to motivate me to carry on.
I've been on this journey 5 months now. I volunteered for the role of caregiver for my mom. It is a privilege and an honor. A way to give back for all she did for me including giving me life! Ours has been a tumultuous relationship over the years but God has healed my heart in regards to our trauma/drama and I am her humble servant. 🙏 He gives me strength day by day, sometimes hourly depending on the day. It's hard. It's overwhelming and most people don’t understand or care to understand. Support is sparing and I have come to understand that some people just can't do it. I believe in self-care and practice as much as I am able but sometimes it's not enough and I break down. But God picks me up and sets me on the road again. He's with me always and I'm thankful and blessed by my faith and belief. Thank you for your posts. I look forward to seeing more. Thankful to have found you on here. God bless you on your journey.