I’m really sorry about your mom. That kind of news rearranges your whole sense of time. Please be gentle with yourself while you’re navigating all of this.
This post brought tears to my eyes. I have been my mother’s caretaker for the past 3 years and I am struggling to create a life for myself. I resonated with your deep feelings of resentment towards yourself as I wish I had made different choices too. But even If I had made differences choices, the guilt of not caring for my mom would haunt me. It’s a daily battle, but you are not alone. Hopefully we’ll find balance.
I’m really sorry about your mom. That kind of news rearranges your whole sense of time. Please be gentle with yourself while you’re navigating all of this.
You’re too kind thank you so much 🥲🤍
This post brought tears to my eyes. I have been my mother’s caretaker for the past 3 years and I am struggling to create a life for myself. I resonated with your deep feelings of resentment towards yourself as I wish I had made different choices too. But even If I had made differences choices, the guilt of not caring for my mom would haunt me. It’s a daily battle, but you are not alone. Hopefully we’ll find balance.
My heart is with you, and thank you so much for sharing your story. 🤍
Love and guilt often feel the same, but they come from different places. Life rarely clears the path for us. There will always be a reason to stay.
That quiet twinge you described feels like the most honest voice in the story.
Beautifully honest piece. I really appreciated the rawness of it.