There were some highs for me as well. I am working, have managed to stay fairly level, and am off of SSDI now. My brother now understands what is going on with our Dad after the visit he had with him; this had its positive and negative side, which broke my heart, but overall really helpful and supportive now that he understands. One of my dogs completed her therapy dog certification.

The lows are that my folks are not doing well and that my Dad is declining. My mom is in denial and not helping. I also took a nasty fall with some side effects hitting my head and injuring my neck. In taking care of my folks, I have put off getting help.

My News Year's resolutions are to continue making strides at work, do what I need to to stay level, to get back to doing more things I enjoy doing, and to take better care of myself as I have been sorely neglecting to do so. My GP made some doctor's appointments for me with some specialists in the new year to get checked out; that I need to follow through with it and their recommendations. I also need to look into getting more help with my folks to help with my New Year's Resolutions.