| Me too, a few years back. 1. Tell your work! You may be surprised how compassionate and accommodating they'll be. I saw another side of my boss. He made anything I needed possible. 2. See her every day. If you have to move closer, do it. I moved a thousand miles and went remote for years just to be with her. Best decision of my life. 3. If she needs more resources than she's getting, get them. Don't try to do everything yourself. 4. Find a caregiver for yourself. You'll need one. If you don't manage that, then auto-care-give. This is a must. You can't help her until AFTER you help yourself. 5. Hold her hand, eat with her, watch TV, hang out, whatever. It doesn't matter what. It all makes a difference. 6. When things get tough (and they occasionally will), remember, this is actually the normal course of things. It would be worse for her if your roles were reversed. Respect and love. You must have a wonderful mother to raise such a good child (proof: your post). |