Emotions-Challenges

Feeling Alone or Maybe Just Left Out

Donna May 30, 2016

I always have guilt feelings when I write about any negative emotions I feel in being a caregiver but the

Finding the Will to Live

Donna August 11, 2015

Let me start by saying that I’m not a psychiatrist nor a licensed counselor so what I mean is based

Emotions become overwhelming at times. Caregivers have feelings of loss, grief, anger, depression, and many more. They need support systems in place to help them during the tough times.

Grieving over things lost

Donna March 17, 2012

I thought I was beyond grieving about how things had changed. …or maybe we are never completely finished grieving over

Handling Grief

Donna December 9, 2014

I attended a webinar today called, “Grief: What Helps When It Hurts” by the Hospice Foundation of America. I was

We have nine grandchildren. These four have special needs, all different. Three more grandchildren also with special needs. Our family gatherings are always "special" with unique diets, sensory limits to monitor, and mobility challenges.

Hats Off to Special Needs Parents

Donna September 2, 2019

Special Needs Parents Take a Bow I want to shout out today to special-needs parents. God bless them; they

Before Lynn's MS became so progressed, he was a carpenter and builder. He was in the beginning of building us a new home when the progression took over and he was unable to get beyond this point.

Hope or Reality?

Donna March 10, 2012

It is Lynn’s belief that if he accepts that he has MS then he is allowing MS to “have” him.

I DON'T WANT TO BE A MAN!

Donna August 19, 2012

As a caregiver, I’m asked to assume many roles–comforter, nurse, counselor, banker, chauffeur, and many others; but the one role that

I have the blues today

Donna August 27, 2011

I don’t know why. But I’m feeling blue. Maybe the atmospheric pressure is playing a role since we are waiting

I Just Can’t Deal With Another Thing.

Donna August 14, 2011

Ever felt like you just couldn’t take one more demand on your energy? I was like that last Monday night.

I Just Keep Going and Going and Going

Donna March 27, 2016

In the past month, I have been taken to the emergency room twice with severe abdominal pain and vomiting. Each

I’m No Angel

Donna June 12, 2016

I admit my life is very busy and very difficult. I also admit I manage it pretty well, but just

Letting Go of Unrealistic Plans

Donna March 11, 2015

Lynn and I had to make a very difficult decision this week– whether to cancel our summer vacation or to