Right now, it's a strange little balancing act and almost like I'm walking a tight rope. I started out as a caregiver when I was 14 for my Dad and little brother. It escalated to being Dad's fulltime caregiver back in 2015. My watch ended just a few weeks ago - March 23 - when he passed away.
I'm sad that he's gone and I wish he could have been healed. I love him and always will.
I'm 41 now and I have been asking myself that a lot right now - How can I get happy again? Somewhere along the way, I lost myself and am in the process of figuring out who I am in the world.
So, to answer the question....
I have no idea how happy I am. Not a clue.
Thank you very much for your insights. You've given me much to ponder over.
I'm so glad to connect with you, Susan. I am so sorry about your dad. It sounds like you and your dad made a great team. I often think people don't get that close connection with our caree -- it transcends any other relationship in our lives. There's something about that connection that makes the loss that much harder.
I am happy to connect with you as, Denise, and thank you for your kind words. How are you doing?
We truly did - he was my best friend. Still is...
Thank you very much for sharing your resources with me. I will check them out because I am really feeling the need to connect with people. It's a thought that both scares me and excites a little.
I'm doing okay. Just trying to figure out everything because, since 2016, my world has basically revolved around Dad. It's just weird trying to find my footing, you know?
Sorry for being super chatty.
Thank you for everything and wishing you all the best.
How happy am I?
Right now, it's a strange little balancing act and almost like I'm walking a tight rope. I started out as a caregiver when I was 14 for my Dad and little brother. It escalated to being Dad's fulltime caregiver back in 2015. My watch ended just a few weeks ago - March 23 - when he passed away.
I'm sad that he's gone and I wish he could have been healed. I love him and always will.
I'm 41 now and I have been asking myself that a lot right now - How can I get happy again? Somewhere along the way, I lost myself and am in the process of figuring out who I am in the world.
So, to answer the question....
I have no idea how happy I am. Not a clue.
Thank you very much for your insights. You've given me much to ponder over.
I'm so glad to connect with you, Susan. I am so sorry about your dad. It sounds like you and your dad made a great team. I often think people don't get that close connection with our caree -- it transcends any other relationship in our lives. There's something about that connection that makes the loss that much harder.
We offer an annual event, Beginning Again, which supports those adjusting to life after caregiving ends. You can watch our archives here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpq2BNq3NZOv20C9fZtNaqHs0wOb0Vm3o
We also have support on our community, Caring Our Way, after caregiving ends: https://join.caringourway.com/collections/60297?utm_source=manual
I'd love to keep in touch. Please keep me posted on how you're doing.
I am happy to connect with you as, Denise, and thank you for your kind words. How are you doing?
We truly did - he was my best friend. Still is...
Thank you very much for sharing your resources with me. I will check them out because I am really feeling the need to connect with people. It's a thought that both scares me and excites a little.
I'm doing okay. Just trying to figure out everything because, since 2016, my world has basically revolved around Dad. It's just weird trying to find my footing, you know?
Sorry for being super chatty.
Thank you for everything and wishing you all the best.