Hey caregivers. So pretty weird topic, I had a tricky time coming up with that title and it still is awful! But this is what I mean:
I am a caregiver to my mother, who is frail but, thankfully, more healthy than not. When we go out on walks, or to the store, and I see someone elderly or otherwise frail too, I now find myself jumping to help them too.
Trying to open a door, let me get that for you.
Something falls on the ground, here I got it.
I’m now caregiving anyone who gets too close to my orbit. I don’t think it’s bad, I know I am a more compassionate person than I was before. I’m always respectful. Despite my examples, I always ask before offering help. But, still, pre-caregiving days, I would have helped but not quite so…eagerly.
Do you find you do this too? It’s all these little things in the life of a caregiver. I think at the end of the day, it’s making me a better person. At least I hope it is.
don’t loss them.