You have a heavy load to bare with your sister, Ororo. Heavy. I read this and felt it. I am grateful you have a good head on your shoulders. I plan to link this to my eldercare post this Sunday in addition to what you wrote for me...
We do. And we know it's not going to get any easier. When I wrote this, I was still living with them. Now, as you know, I have my own place, so there's some relief. We realize it's not going to get any easier. Even when she eventually passes, because there'll be our Dad to worry about.
I'm really glad you posted this, Ororo. One of the things I adore and admire about you is your honesty. Humor has it's place, but you don't need to pump that out for us, just for yourself. I'm here if you need an ear or shoulder, or just need to scream. You have a tribe of people who care for you here. I am so sorry this is so hard. I'm so sorry you've had to be so strong for so long. I'm so sorry you had to put everything you want and need on hold. Please keep sharing with us, and let us help however we can...because we will. xo
I'm so sorry you're dealing with and going through all of this. I know there's nothing I can say or do that'll make it better, but sending you big virtual hugs. Also, Stranger Things is awesome and Vecna is scary as sh*it (though I wouldn't mind seeing him drink a glass of Stella Rosa Peach).
You have a heavy load to bare with your sister, Ororo. Heavy. I read this and felt it. I am grateful you have a good head on your shoulders. I plan to link this to my eldercare post this Sunday in addition to what you wrote for me...
We do. And we know it's not going to get any easier. When I wrote this, I was still living with them. Now, as you know, I have my own place, so there's some relief. We realize it's not going to get any easier. Even when she eventually passes, because there'll be our Dad to worry about.
This sucks, Ororo. I'm sorry. <3
"I’ve been wearing resentment like a trench coat with guilt wrapped around my neck like a scarf."
What a powerful statement of truth. I have not words, and I'm sorry you have to go through this, and I am grateful for you telling the truth.
I'm really glad you posted this, Ororo. One of the things I adore and admire about you is your honesty. Humor has it's place, but you don't need to pump that out for us, just for yourself. I'm here if you need an ear or shoulder, or just need to scream. You have a tribe of people who care for you here. I am so sorry this is so hard. I'm so sorry you've had to be so strong for so long. I'm so sorry you had to put everything you want and need on hold. Please keep sharing with us, and let us help however we can...because we will. xo
Thank you for sharing. I hear you. No words for this situation. Type away. Do what you need to do for Ororo. 🙏🏻
I'm so sorry you're dealing with and going through all of this. I know there's nothing I can say or do that'll make it better, but sending you big virtual hugs. Also, Stranger Things is awesome and Vecna is scary as sh*it (though I wouldn't mind seeing him drink a glass of Stella Rosa Peach).
I am here. Not advice. Just an ear. 12 years with an Alzheimer's parent. heather@thebrebaughs.com.