tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268653424208740111.post8704835163315879864..comments2019-12-07T07:54:55.825-06:00Comments on Stricken: Solitary confinementOne Sock Shorthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08270744363847902408noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268653424208740111.post-56853585882115230272012-03-23T16:44:44.131-05:002012-03-23T16:44:44.131-05:00Yes. Exactly what Phiala just said.
You absolute...Yes. Exactly what Phiala just said. <br /><br />You absolutely have to look after yourself, you can't care for anyone else if you don't. And if it was someone else going through what you're dealing with, you'd feel sorry for them, so why would you not feel sorry for yourself, when it's you who is in the middle of it.<br /><br />Love, and don't feel guilty about how you feel, and how you express it here, or to us and your other friends. It's OK. Like Phiala said, it's what friends are for.Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234975039675044712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268653424208740111.post-7654306872897064882012-03-23T13:40:31.695-05:002012-03-23T13:40:31.695-05:00There is nothing selfish about it. Caregiving is ...There is nothing selfish about it. Caregiving is a huge stress, and you are feeling it - not only coping with the caring part, but trying on some level to cope with your mom playing a very different role then the near-constant presence she has been in your life for years now.<br /><br />Being selfish, and taking care of yourself, is a huge part of this process. If you can find support for caregivers might be a good help for you, even if it is just online support.Sarah Maximiekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101577843708047860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268653424208740111.post-66960533160151081712012-03-23T10:34:41.656-05:002012-03-23T10:34:41.656-05:00It's absolutely crucial to be selfish. There&#...It's absolutely crucial to be selfish. There's no possible way you can take care of your mother if you don't take care of yourself first. <br /><br />It's also pretty important to be whiny and selfish to your friends. That's what we're for. It's not like you haven't heard me whine a fair bit. :) It's part of taking care of yourself, and it's also part of not taking it out on people who would be hurt by it. <br /><br />So, you know, keep at it.Phialahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05604909119508288912noreply@blogger.com