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Originally Posted by jelly-bean
I have been where you are.It isn't going to be long before your friend will need more help than you can give him. Then there will be no choice for him but to go into assisted living. People who are caregivers for others quite often get so caught up in caring for the other person that they forget that they too need to be taken care of. I suggest you talk to the VA and tell them you will be going on a vacation so they need to find someone to take over his care. Then go on a vacation, do something you enjoy doing, just get away and let your mind refresh itself without all that worry. It helps.
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I really like what jelly-bean is saying Rose. You have already done a wonderful thing. I personally would think no less of you at all if you have to take a break or withdraw from the situation entirely. Some situations in life are beyond your personal ability to fix them. It's important to recognize that and to not let situations like that harm you. Even if you had no interest other than helping others, taking care of yourself first, is, I believe, the best way to do that.
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