Caregiver Feels Unappreciated for Upending Her Life
Dear Carol: Shortly after her 85th birthday, my mom had a stroke. She recovered, but she still has mobility deficits. We discussed assisted living, which she can afford, but she refused. Eventually, we agreed that I would go part-time with my online work and move in with her. This mostly works except that at times, she treats me like an incompetent employee. She seems to have no appreciation for the sacrifices I’ve made or for what I do to help her. I understand that she’s not well, but do I have to just remain stoic and never tell her how I feel? I think she’s still cognitively capable of change. Thanks for listening. – PE
Dear PE: I’m sorry you’re struggling. Lack of appreciation, especially when a caregiver has made significant sacrifices, is painful. Kudos to you for making the effort to view this from…
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