Guest guest Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Cat, One of the hardest things I've ever done is learn how to say no. Think about it. Don't we have the right to choose for ourselves? We are adults. I think, most of the time we do make good choices for ourselves. My own family thinks I should get rid of my animals because I have trouble caring for them like I used to. Thing is, I've devised a routine where all are cared for properly, on a schedule that limits the work. Course they all have to be fed every day. I do the grooming so that I'm not doing too much on one day. I might brush one dog and one cat a day. I've trained my dogs pretty well, so they are easy to handle and follow commands so there's no fuss about bathing, I don't have to lift or struggle one bit. To be honest, the most difficult thing for me, on a regular basis, is getting my t shirts off over my head. So I've vowed to buy only button shirts from now on. I would remind your family that you aren't the same as you were when you were more able but you've managed and made a plan that works for you. Tell them everyone changes over time and we have to learn to adapt, especially to preserve independence. Maybe once they realize you will ask for help, if they are willing, everything will be fine. Then you can go on developing a better relationship. Kids have a way of nosing in when they think their parents " can't " care for themselves. It's kinda scary for them, so they react in a hard to predict way. Jennette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 If it wasn't for my critters, I wouldn't have a reason to fight through the pain and get up at all. I can't imagine my family trying to take them away from me. Granted, sometimes they give me poop about the NUMBER I have, but never having them. I love my critters, they're my furry children. I keep my long haired dogs puppy cut so I don't have to worry about more than a quick brushing. I free feed, so other than a couple times a week of wet food for the geriatric fur-kids that is easy. I keep water down all the time of course, so other than being doorman to let the dogs into the back yard, and the occasional cleanup, they don't take as much time as some other things that I have to do. There are tons of studies that say that having a pet is beneficial to people who have diseases, including chronic pain. Petting an animal lowers blood pressure and releases endorphins. That's why people use Therapy dogs to help sick people. Having a pet, loving a pet is as good as a medication in helping people. Marta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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