I have been helping take care of her since February of this year .....and every day it's negative and complaining that flows from her voice. Although I go to work and I'm not home with her much but still is really getting to me! I need input on how to deal with constant negativity please
When she doesn't change her conversation I tell her I love her and then I leave. I think it's helping her to see that I'm not the one to sit and engage her in negative talk. I know getting old is no fun, but let's face it done people don't get the opportunity :-( So granny and I just have to focus on making the best of each day we're given! ;-)
I am under a lot of stress and it affects my lupus, fibromyalgia, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis etc. I will continue to take care of her as long as possible. Last year I volunteered to work with a Child Advocate Agency and am almost finished with my first case. I work 20 to 30 hours per month. It is so rewarding to be able to advocate for children removed from their homes by CPS. It has been a Godsend. It has helped me to get away and but yet be productive. I guess what I'm saying is do something you like so it can lift your spirits. Because y'all are going to keep taking care of your loved ones and it is only going to get worse but make time for yourselves....God Bless!
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