Once in a while it would be nice and provide an uplifting state of personal worth to have a family member comment or say "we appreciate the really great job you are doing taking care of family member X or Y". Family members automatically assume you are totally resilient and need no words of encouragement or appreciation from time to time. As a caregiver how, how do you overcome the feelings of resentment for family members who show no appreciation for your efforts?
Can you get some validation from other sources? I know that prayer and online sites help me. I also find that I get support from NON family members It's amazing that none of my cousins family members on her dad's side have said one word about everything that I do for her. Not one word in 3 years! Not one inquiry about her either! I try to just let it go. I do get comments from doctors, nurses, and the staff at the MC unit about how great it is that she has so much love and support from her cousin. Everyone initially thinks she's my mom. They say they've never had a cousin be a caregiver. Hmmm....
Just know that you are loved and appreciated and that the family members who do not honor that, can't take that away from you.