General Chat

Oh bless ya!

As you all know, my world fell apart when Daddy died but I can honestly say that although caring for him 24/7 like I did was hard work sometimes, I wouldn't swap that time now for the world as I was able to be with him 24/7 and I have some superb memories of the laughs we had

(((hugs)))

R R.....I am sure many people who have worked in the Caring field professionaly and have also had to Care for a family member would agree that there is no comparason, when it is your family, you have that emotional attachment/connection so their welfare because part of your life, therefore you are never really'off duty' whereas, caring for a living is completely different. I have worked with most vulnerable people client groups., it is rewarding. I go in,do my job then come home and get on with my life. This is not how it is when it is your family.

I am a carer for my Mum,she is 84yrs and can reduce me to tears sometimes, I have two brothers one comes couple of times a year the other every blue moon,It is very hard for carers sometimes especially if there is no help around, I have to make her tablets up weekly as the doctors surgery has stopped doing that and she is on about 30 a day.

I love my Mum but when we were growing up she gave me and my brothers one hellava life so I think they detatch themselfs slightly not that i blame them but me being only daughter am left to struggle.

Oh well thanks for that got little off my chest.

Granny

Belladonna, you do something that I don't think I would be able to do. Caring for someone you love, family, is one thing.....not sure I could do it for others?.

(((hugs))) on both accounts
Rose x

Merlin, (((hugs))) it is hard sometimes to hold to a promise no matter what.....sometimes only the strongest can do it. No blame to those who can't .

Rosexx

I am a Carer for my sister (aged 52) she is unable to get out of the house due to her Mental Health so I do her shopping, pick up prescriptions etc. I also work part time in a nursing home for people with profound physical and learning disabillities.

Susan,
(((((hugs))))) for you anyway,
for the days when you needed them and perhaps didn't get them!

Rosexx

Rather not, Its Difficult,But I always keep my Promises,If possible,nomatter what. *M*

Thank you

Have set hubby a task to do lisas labels today for her oil bottles (shes going to sell them and raise funds for her sons special needs school) so hes at the table doing those so im off to watch neighbours for half an hour

thanks agin

julia x

Suzi,
can't help with the driving licence I'm afraid lol, but I do hope you have a lovely break and catch up on sleep,relax,
and 'pamper' yourself.

((((hugs)))
Rosexx

I'll add my name to your list Rose. Don't need a hug these days:-) but have been there. Feel for those who's lives are taken up with caring for another.... Had a child and looked after them for many years. Life was built around them. Some days were good but the down days seemed never ending. Am here for others if they need a chat.

Susan
x

Big ((((((hug))))) for you Julia,

hope today will bring some unexpected moments of respite, and pleasure for you and family XXX

Rosexx.

Thank you im in need of a hug today have been a carer to my son for 17yrs and oh 3 yrs it gets a little tough some days but i soilder on

julia x

'hello' to all those who are now, or have in the past been a carer to a parent,OH, or child.

You have one of the toughest jobs in the world,more often than not coping 24 hours a day without practical,financial or emotional support .

Sometimes giving up your own youth and health, hopes and dreams to look after a loved one.
And when they are no longer there ,at a loss to know what to do with your life, when it seems that all the good things have passed you by.

So ((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))) to let you know that there are always people on here who you can talk to if it helps.

Rosexxxx