Nov 27, 2023 | By Anne Tumlinson, Feeling Guilty, Feeling Overwhelmed
On Christmas day, 2021, I took my parents’ dog for a walk by myself. My Dad’s nausea was bad that day and my mom’s grief was worse. My own children and husband were 800 miles away. All around me happy families seemed to be strolling along, multiple generations...
Oct 27, 2023 | Feeling Overwhelmed
Every time you turn on your computer, there’s some story or advice about the importance of self-care, especially for women. We read about how we need to get more sleep, which has the effect of keeping us up all night worrying about the bad things that will happen if...
Apr 27, 2023 | Assisted Living, Common Challenges, Feeling Guilty, Feeling Overwhelmed, Navigating Change and Letting Go, Resources
Other than death of a loved one, few things are more disorienting than making the shift from being cared for by your parents to caring for them. This transition is made even more challenging because it usually comes as such a surprise. And it’s not just the...
Apr 3, 2023 | Common Challenges, Feeling Guilty, Feeling Overwhelmed
Remember when your first friends entered parenthood and you thought they seemed so boring and self-absorbed. And, then… you had a baby and you got it? Well, that’s happening again. Only this time, it’s because some of us have started taking care of our aging...
Mar 23, 2023 | Common Challenges, Feeling Guilty, Feeling Overwhelmed, Navigating Change and Letting Go, Resources
There are many heartbreaking moments to navigate when our parents start to depend on us for care. But few are as painful as fighting with our siblings. This doesn’t always happen. Sibling relationships can be a source of strength and comfort as parents grow older....
Mar 11, 2023 | Common Challenges, Feeling Guilty, Feeling Overwhelmed
We asked daughterhood readers recently about the most stressful part of caregiving. Many responded that their biggest struggle is conflict with their parents. When their mother or father disagrees with or ignores safety or health-related directions. Things like not...
