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…]“Though nobody can go back and make a new beginning… Anyone can start over and make a new ending.”
― Chico Xavier
“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…]“There is nothing wrong with making mistakes, but one should always make new ones. Repeating mistakes is a hallmark of dim consciousness.”
― Dave Sim
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”
— Anne Lamott
“However difficult life may seem, there’s always something you can do and succeed at it.”
– Stephen Hawking
Mom’s birthday is in two days. She would have turned 83. She passed away a couple of years ago, and every year I miss her more and more.
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