Caregiving and It’s Toll On Working Mothers
After reading this news article over at MSNBC, I was a little saddened.
Vaccine failure deepens Alzheimer’s mystery
Experimental shot stopped plaque, but not dementia, researchers say
I don’t suppose there is any hope of relief for the thousands of caregiving moms and families out there anytime soon.
You know, many of us are in what is being called the “sandwich generation”, where we are struggling to care for our small children and forced to help or care for our aging parents as well. Add to that the craziness of owning, operating, and running your own business and you could really have the makings of a mess or at least a really good way to lose your mind.
It’s pretty amazing that we are able to do all of that and in many cases without any help or support. So tonight as I write this, I tip my hat to all of you ladies out there who need and deserve a break. I know that many of you continue on day after day caring for many loved ones in your life, including your children, husbands, parents, and in-laws. Perhaps in there somewhere you even manage to check-in on an aging neighbor or friend.
Don’t forget, during a quiet in the storm, to savor a silent moment or two and to pat yourself on the back heavily for the underpaid, underappreciated job that you do. Isn’t it amazing how we are expected to do all that we do, and never have a bad day?
Take a good, long, hot bath girl. As a matter of fact, go and get a good massage too (especially if you’ve never had one). You totally deserve it.
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