It’s not easy for us women — caregiving. Statistically, caregivers’ mortality is higher than normal, by far. I love this story from our friend Carol Bradley Bursack. She is the penultimate caregiver - no matter what stage of life we’re in, we can learn much from her experiences with frail loved ones.
One day I forgot to go to work. Yep, that’s it. I was only working part-time. It was a job that paid very little, but I took it to look like I was working at a real job, since the feedback I was getting from my then husband was — I didn’t work.
I was doing some freelance writing, but that didn’t pay much. I was caring for two children, one with undiagnosed health problems – more developing by the day. My in-laws’ need for help was ever increasing.
Sunday, 1. March 2009
With respect to Carol’s life and what she’s doing for those who need care.