0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Bitman 28 Feb \ on: Who else is simply existing? Do you have a purpose? I don't. meta
I've been doing this for two family members too. As I'm so ill, it's a bit like the blind leading the blind sometimes. One has recently passed, so I don't have to juggle so much now.
Please make sure you look after yourself - both mentally & physically. Don't do too much and burn yourself out. It should be obvious that if that happens, and the dam bursts, everyone could find themselves in a far worse situation.
If you can explain this, well in advance to other able-bodied family members, you might be able to work as a team now to prevent any problems down the line.
If there's no-one else in the family to give you a rest well before this might happen, perhaps look for external home help - also getting time for yourself if one or both can get mobile and join a club. Their health and happiness might pick up too.
Do appreciate your time with them though - and see how you might be given an opportunity to gather your thoughts and make use of your time.
Take care and wishing you the best of luck.
Yeah, it can be exhausting sometimes, but I wouldn't wanna change it, either.
The rest of the family isn't all too keen on doing what I do, they're also too occupied with themselves for that.
External help is a No-Go for them; they neither trust it nor want it.
I think I'll simply have to take some "time off" every now and then, having family fill the gap... I'll see.
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It's sad your family are like that.
It sounds like it's good that you're there.
Hopefully they've granted power of attorney to someone with their interest in mind - if ever in the future it's needed.
Perhaps you or your grandparents should look into this, if they haven't already. We looked into it a bit too late, but it worked out in the end.
Again, the very best of luck.
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