Do you ever feel like you're expected to be some sort of super caregiver? Do you ever feel like your the only one who can do it all? Do you ever feel like you can't ever do enough?Then, you're not alone! I feel like this so many times...and not just at home. When I worked at my former workplace, I felt that way all the time. I absolutely hated training people. I always wanted to just go ahead and do whatever task I was trying to teach someone, but I would remind myself that at one time someone had to teach me to do my job. So, it was a very hard lesson to learn that I wasn't the only person who could do anything. Now, I am one of the newest employees at my current job. So, I am learning again what it's like to be the trainee. There are a lot of times I feel like I am failing at being the wife-caregiver. I have to keep up with DeWayne (such as asking him about his medications, keeping up with his doctors appointments or reminding him to eat). I am also a part time caregiver for my mom. I say part time because she can physically get around and do for herself. She is 74 years old now and I have noticed some signs of memory issues. So, I have to keep up with her too. Then, I have to find time to work 3-4 days a week in there somewhere. But, I try to take one day at a time and take care of all of us to the very best of my ability.
