So today I went to my first counselling session…to deal with the issues that I am having because I am a caregiver. All along I have been trying to hold everything inside and “deal with …
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I Have No Social Life
That feeling…you go to work, you go home. Or you go to school, work and then go home. Or you go to work, church and home. What’s that feeling? It’s what makes you pause and …
Looking Back: 3 Things I Would Have Done Differently
It’s the end of another year and of course this is a time that many of us reflect and think on the things that we did or did not do and determine our next step …
I Resent My Sister!
“I resent my sister”. “I resent my brother”. You might be thinking to yourself how could anyone ever think or say that about their sibling with DS, but it’s quite easy to get to such …
Sometimes, Down Syndrome Just Plain Sucks
Yep, I said it. Sometimes, Down Syndrome (DS) just plain sucks. It sucks that your sibling has to deal with all the things that come with being someone with a disability and it sucks that …
Are You Obligated to Take Care of Your Sibling?
Are you obligated to take care of your sibling who has Down Syndrome (DS)? Quite frankly…no. They are your brother or sister…not your child. Your parents have that obligation. You could be the type of …
Have You Helped or Hindered Your Child?
I had a conversation with the father of a woman who has Down Syndrome (DS) and this conversation taught me a few things. I learnt that there are parents out there, who upon getting the …
A Job is Not Enough
How am I going to continue to provide for my sister AND myself? How will I be able to afford the things that we both need? Will I have to stay in a job that …
Caregivers – You ARE Doing a Good Job!
So, the other day, I took my sister to the podiatrist and someone in the office said something to me that really struck me. They said “You are doing a good job”. At first, I …
6 Foot Care Tips from the Podiatrist (Foot Doctor)
I have been concerned about my sister’s feet for some time now, due to the following reasons: It appears she has “flat feet”. She has calluses on the sole of her feet She complains that …