A Journey in Review, Post 53: Remember
I’m not sure this is how it works for everyone, but for me, it was safe to be at her side as she withered. The memories I carry forward are the good ones.
I’m not sure this is how it works for everyone, but for me, it was safe to be at her side as she withered. The memories I carry forward are the good ones.
Caregiving isolates the caregivers too, not just the patient. During my isolation from my friends, my friends continued to be my rock. Make sure you have a rock, a safe place to fall apart… or not fall apart.
I’m glad I wrote about how I beat myself up, because it’s a reminder to be kind to myself, to stop comparing with a heart of impatience, fear, and disappointment.
Another surprising thing for me was the serenity I found when I released the need to control and made peace with simply showing up for whatever the day would bring.
Allow yourself to float from joy to sorrow, or just stand in a bittersweet swirl of all the big emotions.
You have choices. You can’t avoid regrets, but some regrets are harder to carry. Be mindful as you choose.
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