Watching TV last night, I heard a caregiver...well, an actress playing the part of a caregiver...say, "Did you ever feel more overwhelmed than you even thought you could be?" Her comment reminded me that no one ever plans on being a caregiver for a loved one. It's the one job that people rarely apply for.
John Lennon had it right when he wrote, "Life's what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." And sometimes the circumstances of life determine that you're going to be someone's caregiver. Some people literally disappear when faced with this new reality. Others, drawn by a sense of commitment, responsibility, obligation or even guilt, decide to stay. Most brand new caregivers have no idea of where this unplanned journey down this unknown path will lead them. Some create whole scenarios of the future in their mind just so they are not left facing the unknown alone.
Hopefully, some caregivers find their way to support systems...or create new support systems for themselves. Family, friends, faith and community can all be a part of that support system. I hope that this blog, in some small way, is a part of your caregiver support system. I hope that it illustrates that while the path of your journey may be different than the one you had planned, it doesn't have to be a journey made in isolation -- you're not alone.
I also hope that you are turning to other support resources. In our journey, Jeanne and I have found the Southern California Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to be a significant and supportive part of our "family."
Reaching out to identify your support network will not solve every problem and frustration that you will feel as a caregiver. But it will certainly help you to avoid feeling "more overwhelmed than you even thought you could be".
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