We are terrified of losing our independence. We might need help with everything, but we hate having to actually ask for it. It’s a new and difficult emotional struggle, especially if we are used to being the ones taking care of others.
Be patient with everyone. They don’t truly know what you are dealing with and it’s hard for folks to see your changes. Asking for help is hard especially when those you are asking don’t understand.
We know we need help. Asking for help sometimes bring home our feelings of insecurity and depression.
These are:
Things caregivers and loved ones really need to hear, even if we don’t always have the courage to say them out loud. The unfiltered truth about what we are going through.
