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[tragicllyhip]

So this is my life now...

I haven't said too much, because I guess its personal, but its pretty much my entire existance now, so its hard to seperate. My mother is ill and at home, and I'm her sole caretaker.  I was terrified of this happening because I knew it would be hard, and it is, harder even. Its challenging physically and mentally, and I can

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[tragicllyhip]

thanks:) I never stop being hopefull, i hope others will come through so things will get easier for both of us.

[bop_radar]

Wow. *hugs* One day I'll likely be in the same position--as the only child of divorced parents, I'll be my mother's caretaker should she become ill. I dread that, and I'm so sorry you're facing this now. Please, please take care of yourself too! You must eat! I'm glad you gave yourself a break and ordered in. I hope you can take it a day at a time and find small mercys.

[tragicllyhip]

Thank you for making it through all of that:) I feel better already--so I'm glad I wrote all that against my better judgement..., and being the youngest and only girl, and my mother being a single parent, I knew this day was coming, and when it happens I guess you just take a deep breath and do the best you can. i'm just grateful the type of work I do allows for incredible flexibility (I'm a graphic designer), my mother is grateful too. All I can say is enjoy your parents why they are healthy, things change so fast. I appreciate you commenting:)

[acampbell]

Your mother is lucky to have you, and it takes a lot of strength and patience to do a job like that.

I use SV for distraction and entertainment, too. It's been a lifeline for me the past few years, lifting me out of the boredom, loneliness and drudgery of everyday life. That's one of the reasons I hold on so tenaciously, even when it disappoints me!

Anyway, best wishes for the New Year, and hang in there!

[tragicllyhip]

Thanks mucho, I'm still surprised anyone would read such a thing, but thanks. Better out than end, and my two cats aren't very good listeners:) And my friends here are having a hard time dealing with it, because they've known my mother as long as they've known me.
thanks for listening:)

[dm_wyatt]

Aw...

*HUGS*

Please take care of yourself, the caregiver needs as much care sometimes as the invalid.

*hugs*

[mkitty3]

Oh man, I'm sorry to hear this Mel. I don't even know what to say other than you're in my thoughts and I'm wishing you the best:) This must be so very hard.

[tragicllyhip]

Thank you, I just appreciate you commenting at all, it helps a lot:)

[tragicllyhip]

thank you:) and you're right, I can't afford to get ill, because then we're both screwed. Thanks babe:)

[carolandtom]

I read and I care about you. I think what you are doing is hard but wonderful and you should be proud and contented that you are like this.

SV used to make me happy but now it makes me angry and frustrated too often; however, looking at Tom never fails to make me feel better. And those things are not minor, it depends on what you need and if they help, then they can be really meaningful.

I'm glad you found the time to write!

[tragicllyhip]

Writing has been oddly soothing for me, I still remember scribbling the 2nd chapter of Prep while sitting in the waiting room while my mother had her first biopsy. Who knew Clark in a school uniform would get me through:D...I appreciate your kind words, thanks:)