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Caregiving ups and downs
by CDanielle
Last post
 5 hours ago
...See more Hi there! I take care of my blind father with dementia and my wheelchair bound mother, all by myself. They can do a lot for themselves still, amazingly, yet needless to say Im stressed. I need my own job too, but no time. They take care of my needs for now. I have pretty severe anxiety so its not like Im one of those lucky people who are energizer bunnies with a gusto for life, though I do love my life. I am trying and it is my kitties, my fur babies, that keep me going when it gets hard. I so much wish to find others who are in or have been in, similar situations. Thank you for listening. :-)
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How a Difficult relationship with my mother
by energeticWest1129
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more I used to think of my mom as a codependent, controlling, narcissistic women. But now I feel touched as I grow older and putting myself on her shoes instead of evilizing her and victimizing myself. I feel very ashamed by myself for not being able to get ahead in life and I often feel like a dead-weights, a burden towards my mom and the rest of my family.  Both of my parents are already retired age and I feel a strong sense of responsibility that it's time for me to get ahead in life.  The issue is sometimes I have so much resistance towards my parents and specifically my mom. 
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Healing family conflicts (3)
by delightfulUnicorn38
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more  quick tips : * ·        Take small steps to rebuild trust through acts of kindness. * ·        Understand each others perspectives. * ·        Encourage family members to work towards forgiving one other . * ·        Set realistic expectations and understand that healing may not happen overnight . * ·        Instead of dwelling on the past focus on the present and going forward . * ·        Emthyize with each other's feelings  and experiences . * ·        Engage in enjoyable activities as a family to create new happy memories . * ·        Encourage self-reflection, and be patient with the healing process .
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Solving Family Conflict (2)
by delightfulUnicorn38
Last post
 Saturday
...See more  Emotion Regulation:By recognizing and naming your emotions when they arise, you can begin to regulate their presence and get back to your logical side.  Communication :  By using communication tools such as “I” statements and validating reflections, you can decrease the intensity of the conflict and identify a collaborative path to a solution De-Escalation  : Maintain a composed and respectful tone to foster a calm environment,respect personal space to prevent the escalation from intensifying. Avoid crossing your arms or making abrupt movements; instead, keep your body language neutral.  Concentrate on resolving the current issue   Solve Common Family Problems  be creative and collaborative in finding solutions to the cause of conflicts 
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Family conflicts (1)
by delightfulUnicorn38
Last post
 Saturday
...See more Definition Family conflict refers to active opposition between family members. Because of the nature of family relationships Causes Family conflicts can arise from a variety of sources, making them complex and sometimes difficult to resolve. These disagreements often stem from miscommunications, conflicting priorities, or external pressures that strain the family dynamic. Conflicts could be episodic, flaring up and then quickly resolving, or they could be chronic, lasting over longer periods and causing ongoing tension. * o   Financial Stress * o   Poor Communication * o   Parenting Styles * o   Behavioral Issues * o   Work-Life Balance * o    Personal Values and Beliefs
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Can i not be mad?
by lazy404
Last post
 Saturday
...See more I have a difficult relationship with my mom, but the most straining thing right now is that she keeps using me as her personal chauffeur. My mom kept pushing me to get my license , but when I was finally ready, I got it 3 years ago. she didn’t follow me to buy my first car, she even refused to join me on my first drive by myself going home with the car. (I was scared). After a week of practice, I took to the highway to go pick her up from work, after seeing that I was a little more comfortable with the highway, the endless requests to drive her around started. It’s like that to the point that it’s not even requests but expectations and commands. So now I’m either driving to school, work or driving her to work, driving to her errands, driving her to where she feels like going. Sometimes she makes me push my plans back just to drive her. I barely get to sleep in anymore.l because I have to wake up early, go pick her up from work then go straight to my work and after 9 hours of walking around a large building i have to go home and drive her to work. I’ve tried so many times to get her to get her license, but she failed once and just stopped trying. Now whenever I get mad at the situation, i end up feeling guilty because you know she’s my mom and she worked to take care of us as kids and also there are worse situations than me having to drive.
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Family
by PeggyMeghan111
Last post
 January 29th
...See more My mum and my siblings are the one supposed to care for me but whenever I ask for help they are not able to support me
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hello
by romasgirl
Last post
 January 28th
...See more hello, i joined this group because i needed to talk about my family, my mom is verbally abusive, my brother is physically abusive and my sister too. i dont know how to deall with it all
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Parents Arent There
by ItsPreeti
Last post
 January 28th
...See more We keep seeing Öh mother but some of us never had good memories with our mother/father. We had parents but not in actual-so we dont miss them when gone . Share your note what you would like to say to your parent/parents. Whether its stressed out or caring doesnt matter-share it . A note to a parent which you felt must have been understood . And incase you loved them-share that note too. 
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Hubby
by BookishWendy
Last post
 January 28th
...See more My hubby is doing so much better since his stroke. His speech is back to normal and he eats fine. Still a little trouble swallowing liquids and a bit wony when he walks but doing better.
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Caregiving
by Patriot
Last post
 January 27th
...See more I hate my life! I hate caregiving. My mother is 90 years old and my husband and I are stuck taking care of her. She doesn't cooperate at all.  I swear I want a better life for my husband and me.  I hate my life!!! My mother has created such a God awful series in my life.  My mother is a hoarder, so we can't get rid of anything in our home without her throwing a hissy fit, which creates an awful situation for us. i work full time, and when I get home, I can't relax because I have to take care of her then, try to clean but when we clean, my mother accuses us of throwing out items that she deems as valuable (which they're not).  I can't sleep anymore, I can't be happy anymore.  I wish God would take me to Heaven because I can't live like this anymore. Being a caretaker is beyond my capabilities.  
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The family that you are not related to!
by Hope
Last post
 January 24th
...See more Hi all! I hope you are well. The word family is usually used to describe people we are related to in one way or another whether parents or siblings etc. However, there are many people we meet along the way that we are not related to but are very close with, sometimes more so than family. Tell us about someone you value like family!

Family & Caregivers

Welcome to Family & Caregivers! This is a supportive space to share your thoughts and experiences.

“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other,”  Richard Bach.

 

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Community Space: A place for introductions, icebreakers, games, community check-ins and discussions.

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