I have been mulling over what to say as I really want to say something and not read and run. But all I can come up with is that this all sounds so incredibly hard and that it sounds like you are doing an amazing job even if you feel fatigued. Because just showing up every day to do all the essential caring is doing an amazing job. And it’s impossible for anyone to be a caregiver and be a picture of happiness all the time. It’s exhausting and undervalued. So yes, sounds like you are doing an amazing job, giving what you can and being there day in and day out. I hope you get some time to relax and rejuvenate.
Thank you. Yep, showing up every day. On the plus side, my son was calm and contented most of the day after I posted this, reminding me that with the downs there are lots of ups (and neutrals), too. This is all a daily practice, for sure.
I have been mulling over what to say as I really want to say something and not read and run. But all I can come up with is that this all sounds so incredibly hard and that it sounds like you are doing an amazing job even if you feel fatigued. Because just showing up every day to do all the essential caring is doing an amazing job. And it’s impossible for anyone to be a caregiver and be a picture of happiness all the time. It’s exhausting and undervalued. So yes, sounds like you are doing an amazing job, giving what you can and being there day in and day out. I hope you get some time to relax and rejuvenate.
Thank you. Yep, showing up every day. On the plus side, my son was calm and contented most of the day after I posted this, reminding me that with the downs there are lots of ups (and neutrals), too. This is all a daily practice, for sure.