I’m a single mom to one child, I run a small business and I take care of my elderly parents on a daily basis. My mom lives on her own, but needs assistance (even though she has people coming in to do housework, etc.) and she’s lonely. My dad is in a nursing home due to Alzheimers, but he’s extremely lonely so we’ve been going to see him every single night for a year now. My mom doesn’t drive so I’m the chauffeur. My dad becomes aggressive at times so it’s very difficult to watch him go through this. Sometimes I feel as though my heart is so heavy and as though I don’t laugh as much as I used to. I keep thinking that things won’t be better because my parents will eventually die, then I’ll be missing them. I’m the youngest of the family and my siblings all live at the other end of the country, leading a happy, stress-free life. How can I better cope with this? Thanks for reading.
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This might not be possible, but would you consider phoning your siblings and asking of someone can take a 2 week break and help you before you have a meltdown? I dont know their financial situation, but if they’d be able to do that you could take some time for yourself
Savoring the little things in life I think. Spending free time with your child is a good idea and making good memories together. Whenever I feel like that, even though your life sounds a lot harder than mine, I just remember that I have a roof over my head and a lot of luxuries compared to people in the Third World. Hang in there though, rough times build character and what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
That’s a really difficult one..
I was just going to mention how I used a hobby–to keep my mind intact with alot of stress about relations..
Your dad seems to be the most..outrageous point to consider..
Because the rest of it just sounds normal..
Possibly..attempt to soothe your dad..by doing his hair–give him a shampoo and a trim..
Get him a pair of sun glasses..
That’s about all I can say–your a stranger.
life isnt easy they just said itll be worth it and it sounds to me you have alot on your plate and i kno how it is taking care of everyone and your self I am not a mother but i have took in childeren for a little and man there a hand full… there are broad ways i can tell u to be strong but its easier said than done its how the knowladge is applied to the person (as how u take it personally) if u can smile through this then u know u can make it threw anything life is all about challanges or life would be boring if nothing ever happened god gives us work to do and u never kno after all ur hard work u might just meet some one find a good man that says i want to take care of u for once let me you make u breakfast in bed anything is possible try praying with your familly uplift positive and say we leave our worries in gods hands count your blessings not your worries u will only be as happy as u allow ur self to be and treat ur self hun even if its a candy be greatful for everything count atleast 3 blessings everytime u feel sad and when u feel over whelmed ask for help if u have a resource and count to ten deep breaths and relax remember that emothions can take us beyond logical thinking meaning we can say things we dnt mean when were mad give up when were sad ect… Relax only time will tell
Just take it one day at a time. Some days will be harder than others. Appreciate the little things otherwise ull get overwhelmed.