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In reply to the discussion: DU, I miss being here [View all]Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)24. We've missed you too.
I know that there are times in life when we don't have the time we would like to have for things we enjoy. You have been through a lot, and it sounds like you have more to come. It won't be easy, and you know that if you have to blow off steam, or need some loving, we are here.
Some times, there is nothing that we can do for people we love. You are doing what you can, but you cannot force your father to do anything. Don't beat yourself up over that.
And remember to take care of yourself too.....caregivers often forget this in the hectic schedules that they keep.
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It sounds as if things have been tough and stressful. You are always welcome here
Flaxbee
Feb 2013
#11
Coyote_Bandit... My own Dad, similarity, did not want to consider stopping driving...
nenagh
Feb 2013
#33
Taking care of an ill parent that has lost the will to live is a huge stress. Try to take care of
Mnemosyne
Feb 2013
#36
If you are usually the one taking care of others, it can be so hard to learn to take care of you.
Mnemosyne
Feb 2013
#48
If you can get some of the "Ensure" products into your dad, those provide some caloric/nutrient
MADem
Feb 2013
#64
I can't get him to drink a milkshake or a smoothie or Carnation Instant Breakfast
Coyote_Bandit
Feb 2013
#67