Emotional Support | Caregivers Journey
Responsibility And Me
Caregiver Warrior For almost a decade I have been taking care of both people and animals. I believe I have taken on this responsibility with all good intentions. I have been willing to meet with the best of my ability all the challenges this responsibility brings with...
Slow Down
Caregivers Journey I have always rushed around my life. I feel like I have been pacing around since I could walk. Even now when I have a phone conversation or I am waiting for an elevator I'm moving around walking back and forth. It's my way of keeping busy and...
Having A Good Cry
Caregivers Journey I have been so distressed in my caregiving life that I have closed my self in the bathroom and covering my face in my hands have cried long and hard in silence so no one can hear me but the heavens above. And at times I questioned if the heavens...
Taking Care Of The Active Alcoholic Or Addict
Taking care of active drug addicts and alcoholics can be difficult, infuriating and sad. You want to sympathize with the person who is suffering but want to strangle the part of them that has the disease of addiction. As we all know, caregiving is a strenuous exercise...
Having An Off Day
Caregivers Journey Everyone has an off day. No matter who you are or what you do everyone has one. An off day usually comes without warning and can wreck havoc if you let it. We all know what having an off day feels like. Nothing seems to work, everything we touch...
Love And Caregiving
Caregiver Warrior It's absolutely amazing what we will do and the lengths we will go to because we love someone. Love is like a magic potion that creates miracle and acts of extraordinary measure. I was just thinking today of all the things I do and have done for...
