Last month, a coworker of mine asked me what I did outside of work for fun or just in general. After I gave my answer, he asked me what I did that did not involve …
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I Am Struggling Financially
I am struggling financially and I am hiding it from my friends and family. Shame or guilt, maybe? I am not sure. I just have not been able to ask for help. I knew taking …
The Life That Could Have Been
I regularly sit and fantasize about the life that could have been…meaning, what my life would have been like if I was not a caregiver. I mourn the life that could have been. Throughout the …
I Feel Unloved & Unappreciated
I live with my mom and my sister who has Down Syndrome. I do all the shopping and cooking, plus other chores around the house. Also, my own physical health is not the best. Despite …
Caring For My Child Consumes Me
I am an older parent to a son who has Downโs Syndrome. I feel like all of my time and attention are consumed by my son, leaving my daughter, my husband and not to mention …