Guest guest Posted May 4, 2003 Report Share Posted May 4, 2003 In a message dated 5/4/2003 10:06:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, LBDcaregivers writes: > I still don't think my siblings really believe me when I tell them about > Mum's symptoms. I took her to my brother's place yesterday (Sunday) > afternoon. He wasn't there but his girlfriend and her children were. I > noted Mum didn't show any of the symptoms I report. > > > , No one can understand, truly understand, without experiencing all of this firsthand. Your siblings have no idea what you have been through up to this point -- and what you still have to encounter if you continue to be the sole caregiver. Is there one sibling that could possibly come to your home for even just a week to help you care for your Mum? Your Mum, my Dad, and all the other LO's are Masters at making all of us look like blithering idiots. They are basically " performing " for everyone else, but they feel with us they don't have to play the game. No wonder they are usually so exhausted by the time they get back to " their place. " This " performing stuff " takes a great deal of concentration on their part. My Dad finally let go of that part of his self after 3 - 4 months of continued care by the staff at his NH. Sometimes I wonder if we could have had him around for a little longer if we had waited a month or two. Then I realize what an asinine thought that is! He is safe where he is now -- that is just about the most important thing right now. HE IS SAFE. Be well and stay strong. Joni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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