"To be alive is to be vulnerable." Madeleine L'Engle
Being a caregiver for someone with dementia makes us vulnerable: vulnerable to stress overload which can manifest in deterioration of our own health. I have noticed over the past couple months that I have made more mistakes, forgotten more things (even the property taxes!), felt foggier mentally. Expressing our emotions is one way to support our own well being. Let's be honest: caregiving is very, very tough. We need to have a safe place to discuss the feelings that arise from this role.
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