I’ve been reading the questions and answers on this forum for about 4 years now and cannot thank you all enough for the time and careful thought most of you put into it. Caretaking has rocked my world and I don’t want to think about going through this without my dear online friends. I don’t post much but read questions and responses regularly. Doing so has made a tremendous difference, making me feel like I’m not completely alone. Isolation is my enemy. Just wanted you all to know how much you are appreciated. Have a peaceful, lovely night, forum friends!
You as well🙂
I can only say I wish you WOULD answer folks, because your time giving care has made your opinion matter, made it of value. You will feel great knowing you are helping others. Glad you are there, whether you choose to or not, S. But hope I will see you out giving answers to others who are new to it and feeling scared.
We can all learn from each other, and for those of us that have been there done that and continue to share our wisdom and insight, I know is helpful to others still in the throes of it all.
Thank you for your kind words.
We all desperately needed this forum.
I hope it can continue for those just getting starting with caregiving.
It’s wild how little information is out there on this specific issue. Lots of stuff on google about how the elderly can be abused or taken advantage of & how to look out for greedy manipulative children, etc. But nothing about how & why the elderly abuse others.
This forum helped me to cut through the gaslighting & recognize the weaponized incompetence & grooming my family has subjected me to.
Caregiving is a horrifically isolating experience. We are scapegoated, accused & stigmatized by the outside world. This is one of the very few places where our desperation is met with validation & understanding.
I am very grateful to have access to place that lets me know I’m not alone in this nightmare, and reminds me that someday it will in fact be over… and that it’s really ok that I’m looking forward to my someday.
Thanks for tolerating me, fellow posters! My friends! The people who ask questions (or just read) are not the only ones who benefit.