Elder-caregivers

Aerows

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3. I've been called every name in the book

Fri Oct 3, 2014, 09:01 PM

Oct 2014

because I can't just drop what I'm doing and rush to help. Then I do, and ... my finger gets fucked up, I curse, and suddenly I'm the devil, even though I showed up, the tailgate was dropped on my finger, and I get to enjoy the pain and ugliness of it being purple for a few months.

Yep, I'm a lazy, awful bitch, that doesn't give a shit. I think that sums up my personality when the second they call, I'm there. My sister, who lives 1500 miles away is roses, sweetness and sunshine.

Maybe I should just direct all of their calls and needs to her.

But I can't do that. I love them.

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Over a period of years, I had to hire part time and then full time live-in help. NYC_SKP Oct 2014 #1

I've been called every name in the book Aerows Oct 2014 #3

Start with boundaries. Hell Hath No Fury Oct 2014 #2

I'm not capable of a bunch of manual labor Aerows Oct 2014 #4

I completely understand. Hell Hath No Fury Oct 2014 #5

I've done the best I can Aerows Oct 2014 #6

There's a tendency for us to feel guilty, after years of wanting to be a good child, NYC_SKP Oct 2014 #7

I've always stepped up Aerows Oct 2014 #8

Getting screamed at and told Aerows Oct 2014 #9

Going it alone is triple hard. Thankfully, I have a local God sister. NYC_SKP Oct 2014 #11

I'm having a rough time Aerows Oct 2014 #12

I'm okay with going up on ladders Aerows Oct 2014 #10

How is it going, Aerows? Habibi Oct 2014 #13

Better, I guess Aerows Oct 2014 #14

Well, as someone on the other thread pointed out, Habibi Oct 2014 #15

I used the word NO. Aerows Oct 2014 #17

I effectively used the word "NO" Aerows Oct 2014 #16