Thank you for this Femke. I am back home where I grew up and helping my mother with obtaining care supports and investigating higher level of care homes for her as she ages. At first while spending time with her I felt myself missing the younger version of my Mom. The more capable and witty version of herself. It is difficult to see a loved one declining.
A few days later after helping and assisting her in many ways I saw that if I was more self gentle and understanding I would not be so frustrated with her new inabilities. Today we will get together again so that we can discuss the next steps to getting more advanced support. I feel now I am better prepared and will be more compassionate and understanding to her needs, not ours as a family. Thank you Femke.
Thank you for sharing your story, dear Richard. The experience of parents becoming older can be very hard, especially when they need more care. I am so glad you could be gentle with yourself, and opened up to be with your mum as she is right now. It really moves me to read how you are now experiencing the interaction with your mother. I hope you can have a few nice and connected days together 🙏💚
Thank you for this Femke. I am back home where I grew up and helping my mother with obtaining care supports and investigating higher level of care homes for her as she ages. At first while spending time with her I felt myself missing the younger version of my Mom. The more capable and witty version of herself. It is difficult to see a loved one declining.
A few days later after helping and assisting her in many ways I saw that if I was more self gentle and understanding I would not be so frustrated with her new inabilities. Today we will get together again so that we can discuss the next steps to getting more advanced support. I feel now I am better prepared and will be more compassionate and understanding to her needs, not ours as a family. Thank you Femke.
Thank you for sharing your story, dear Richard. The experience of parents becoming older can be very hard, especially when they need more care. I am so glad you could be gentle with yourself, and opened up to be with your mum as she is right now. It really moves me to read how you are now experiencing the interaction with your mother. I hope you can have a few nice and connected days together 🙏💚