Yes, it is really toughI can barely manage my household, now I'm doing hers as well. The hospital have told me she will not be returning home. So as next-of-kin, I have a lot of tricky decisions to make. And there appears to be no instruction manual for this sort of thing. I get lots of advice; ALL of it conflicting.
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TheSundaeLunch I'm a fucking shrub, alright?,
Sat 11 May 2013, 14:31,
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I went through this exact thing with my great AuntI think as long as you are making the decisions that are best for her AND which don't make your life any harder, that's the best you can do. Yes, everyone has an opinion too and many of them are well-meant, but only wind you up tighter. Advice-wise, the same. Are there any other rellies around who can be called on to assist you with the home tasks at her place? Hang in there, Sundae...
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Shazzoir Old enough to know better young enough not to care,
Sat 11 May 2013, 14:34,
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No close rellies to help,but lots of people ready to judge. Although my mind screams "Screw them", it is never that easy. I'm still fighting, and will continue to do so, but I'm getting rather tired.
( TheSundaeLunch I'm a fucking shrub, alright?,
Sat 11 May 2013, 14:51,
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Keep your chin up mateyAnd you Shaz. Sometimes life craps on you and you have to remember that people are still hugging you with a big thank you. Even if it seems that you're on your own.
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Fr_Jerry_McGwier looked over both shoulders at,
Sun 12 May 2013, 7:29,
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