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…]“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”
— Anne Lamott
The Ultimate Guide for Daughters“Sure, Mom… me too. See you soon.”
Sigh…
You hang up the phone and a tsunami of anxiety sweeps over you.
You look around, and the cosy kitchen feels suddenly distant and unreal, as if you’re looking through a dirty glass. So does your hand, still clutching the phone – is it even your hand?
“Nobody’s perfect. We’re all just one step up from the beasts and one step down from the angels.” ― Jeanette Walls
Do you believe a person can change? [Read more…]
