A solid self-care checklist will reflect your specific needs, habits, and time considerations. It might take a little effort to develop, but you’ll probably find this investment entirely worth it in the long run.”
– Crystal Raypole
Did Your Childhood Suck? Time to Take Care of Yourself
Every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.
— Princess Diana
Growing up with a narcissistic or mentally ill mother is so harsh that you may wonder how we even survive. And the reason for this is kids’ natural resilience.
[Read more…]How to Help a Difficult, Elderly Mother Without Sacrificing Your Own Life (Part 3)
“Though nobody can go back and make a new beginning… Anyone can start over and make a new ending.”
― Chico Xavier
How to Help a Difficult, Elderly Mother Without Sacrificing Your Own Life (Part 2)
“Letting go does not mean you stop caring. It means you stop trying to force others to.”–
– Mandy Hale
Being a caregiver doesn’t come naturally for everyone, and there’s a lot to learn. About your mother and her illness, but most of all, about yourself. Your lessons may be different from mine, but I wish I’d known more back then. If my experience helps you to get through this challenging time of caretaking for your critical parent even a little, I haven’t wasted my time on this article.
[Read more…]How to Help a Difficult, Elderly Mother Without Sacrificing Your Own Life (Part 1)
“There is nothing wrong with making mistakes, but one should always make new ones. Repeating mistakes is a hallmark of dim consciousness.”
― Dave Sim
How to Restore Depleted Energy And Get More Done
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”
— Anne Lamott
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