Following up on yesterday’s a New American Gothic entry I wanted to share a recent entry from another AOL journal:
“…We do not become sudden lepers who need to live on the outskirts of town. We do not want to be untouchable. … “ , says so much – please take the time to read and think.
TO CARE, I look at in this journal from the caregiver perspective. Patti can no longer take care of herself. Christina’s entry about her feelings and MS is a rare insight.
‘On our patio’ as a caregiving pair our feelings are really no different. MS progression has simply robbed Patti of ability to hold or retain those feelings or memories. As the caregiver I do have to choose to stir the cauldron and remind Patti of the injustice or create as safe and enjoyable family time together as possible. It's always kind of weird.
oh wow....thank you.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to be truthful and not too scary. My mom reads my journal and cries because she sees the worst. I write and laugh because I see the best of it.
Thank you.