Re: Ducky isn't it ?

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- You are all that to take care of your mom all alone, do you know

what others would do, that is not easy, I have worked as a caregiver all my

life, I took care of my father and brother who died at 45 of cancer, when it is

your family member it is not easy, and it is stressfull, and can do a job on

your own health. Do you know how many families I were involved with that the

family member doing the caregiving all alone got sicker then the aging , or sick

parent? I don't know how you have any energy, like you said it is hard when you

want a parent and they can't be there for you. You will be blessed for all

you've done. Do you have no siblings? I bet though having a g.child helps if

you live close? Mine are 3600 miles away!, and wish everyday they were here to

bring me sunshine in this cold dark winter. Take Care, Sharon Hope you

didn't mind me changing to Ducky cause that is how it is around here these days!

wrote: Awwwww bless your heart, I'm

not all that. We are all strong when we

need to be. My oldest son () just turned 18 and has an 8 month

old daughter. He is(for the most part)on his own now, Thank God. My

youngest is 13 and he tries to be sweet so things could always be

worse. My mom, I really don't think about the things I have to do for

her ,until I go through those times when it would be so nice to

have, " a mom " .All I meant to say is I realy need a family to count on

but you guys are almost as good. As far as my original post goes I

just saw a situation going to happen and was trying to defuse it

before it got worse. It never works but I tried.

Thanks for thinking of me,

> > > Do you ever read the begining of some of these posts and

think, "

> oh

> > > no here it comes better duck and run for cover " ? I just started

> in this

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blow

> ups,

> > > misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Please everyone remember

how

> this

> > > monster can make you feel, and that this is a message board you

> can't

> > > see or hear the context in which things are being said. They

may

> not be

> > > directing thier anger at you at all, it may be the disease, the

> > > situation, or even the day.

> > > God Bless and keep you all,

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> > > 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone

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> always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given

> along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or

just

> dangerous in general.

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> > > 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it

> is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to

> trying to make that situation better.

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> > > 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be

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that

> potentially take something another member says the wrong way. And

> that includes the things that one member may find funny (even if

it's

> laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal with illness

> whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

> of humor.

> > >

> > > 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a

> bad day pls let us know so that we can do our best to offer our

> support.

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> > > Have a nice day everyone.

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