Wow. I relate to this so intensely. I only emerged from post partum depression in June, and I often feel worn thin like this. I don't know what recharges the emotional stores except time -- sometimes a lot of time -- without stress, and you're not getting it.
I hope you don't build up an unattainable ideal of helping and treasuring your father. You have worked so hard to be there with him, and it's not good for either of you if you build up a pile of undeserved regret.
I would love to exchange office gossip about your battle with the accountant. This issue came up in our last NI group meeting, and it sounded like the whole thing had gotten pretty defensive.
I'm sorry to hear you were struggling as well. I'm glad to hear you've found the time to start recharging. Gosh, I hope it's not *only* stress free time that does it
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The 13 months from beginning of May 2010 to beginning of June 2011 really sucked for us. I don't know what's it's like to be you right now, but here's what I've been pondering in case it's useful:
You have nothing to prove to him or yourself. On one hand, what you're doing is plenty, and on the other nothing will ever be enough. The important thing is that you love him, and he knows you love him.
As far as office gossip goes, we should totally do lunch. Though I don't want to deceive you by pretending I have a lot of dirt to share.
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I hope you don't build up an unattainable ideal of helping and treasuring your father. You have worked so hard to be there with him, and it's not good for either of you if you build up a pile of undeserved regret.
I would love to exchange office gossip about your battle with the accountant. This issue came up in our last NI group meeting, and it sounded like the whole thing had gotten pretty defensive.
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You have nothing to prove to him or yourself. On one hand, what you're doing is plenty, and on the other nothing will ever be enough. The important thing is that you love him, and he knows you love him.
As far as office gossip goes, we should totally do lunch. Though I don't want to deceive you by pretending I have a lot of dirt to share.
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