Andy was not a tyrant by nature but his illness made his continuous needs and requests of me feel tyrannical. When Andy’s abilities were being challenged and compromised by his disease, I was therehelping with everything as it came up. Unintentionally we became caught in […]
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Ten Tips for Caregivers
Our experiences have led us to explore various healing practices that not only supported Andy but also benefited me as his caregiver. As a reluctant caregiver for my extremely disabled husband, Andy, for almost seven years, I experienced firsthand the intense demands and emotional toll […]
Taking Another Step
Writing My Book: Your Wildest Dreams
What Gives Meaning to a Life Getting Smaller?
Honest or Nice?
Anger After Feelings of Unfairness
 When one is a caregiver ‘making it right’ is different from actually changing the situation that is unfair into one that is fair. I wondered, “How does one deal with the anger that can happen in a patient/caregiver relationship when feeling like life isn’t fair?” […]