Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Greetings and Introductions
Carer..... for 43 years!
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="mrspuddleduck" data-source="post: 933015"><p>Hi [USER=204744]@patc47[/USER] welcome! I can't say I have much to add to your thread because my own circumstances have been very different to yours, but just wanted to say hello and that there are people here on the forum who are carers. I became ill 15 years ago with pancreatic necrosis, was told I had a couple of weeks to live and all they could offer was palliative care. Obviously that didnt happen but I was a single mum and my 11 year old son became my carer from that day onwards so I am clued up on the guilt and shame of being dependant on someone who you truely love and the effect it has on their lives. At 18 I had to force him to leave for uni, and then the guilt on both sides was overwhelming but lucky only strengthen our bond. The insulin was last to go so I didn't become diabetic til last year at the age of 55. I now live alone and although emotionally close, my family all live abroad so I have to maintain my own health. So yes I am optimistic, but I'm also realistic. Daily life is bloody hard but I refuse to allow my body to rule my life. I think over the years I've learnt to forgive myself for having to impose me on my child and I've learn that I need to be kind to myself. Looking forward to chatting, Sue xxxx</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mrspuddleduck, post: 933015"] Hi [USER=204744]@patc47[/USER] welcome! I can't say I have much to add to your thread because my own circumstances have been very different to yours, but just wanted to say hello and that there are people here on the forum who are carers. I became ill 15 years ago with pancreatic necrosis, was told I had a couple of weeks to live and all they could offer was palliative care. Obviously that didnt happen but I was a single mum and my 11 year old son became my carer from that day onwards so I am clued up on the guilt and shame of being dependant on someone who you truely love and the effect it has on their lives. At 18 I had to force him to leave for uni, and then the guilt on both sides was overwhelming but lucky only strengthen our bond. The insulin was last to go so I didn't become diabetic til last year at the age of 55. I now live alone and although emotionally close, my family all live abroad so I have to maintain my own health. So yes I am optimistic, but I'm also realistic. Daily life is bloody hard but I refuse to allow my body to rule my life. I think over the years I've learnt to forgive myself for having to impose me on my child and I've learn that I need to be kind to myself. Looking forward to chatting, Sue xxxx [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Greetings and Introductions
Carer..... for 43 years!
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…