A heartfelt reminder for all caregivers

Elaine shares a tender reminder for all caregivers, past, present, and future: don’t forget your self-worth and be kind and forgiving of yourself when making tough decisions as a caregiver. Much time has passed since I cared for my parents, but I still feel pangs of guilt over some of the decisions I made.

I read another post recently about grief and guilt and that some researchers feel that the sharp pain of guilt may be the way some people attempt to maintain a strong emotional connection to their departed loved ones. I think there is some truth in this from my experience. Certainly the pain of guilt can overshadow more positive memories. Over time, we can make a conscious effort to let go of the guilt and accept the new relationship we have with those who have departed.

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