Stage 8: Caregiver Recovery

LicketyGlitz

I'm kinda recovering...?

 
I'M CHANGING MY LIFE! (Or at least thinking 'bout it here and there.)

https://www.stumpedtowndementia.com/post/i-m-changing-my-life

Rando Calrissian - Me and Lando been pulling together some randos for your dementia pleasure.

https://www.stumpedtowndementia.com/post/rando-calrissian

Thank you. - What's the first thing you do after every major life event according to everybody's grandma? Write your thank you notes.

https://www.stumpedtowndementia.com/post/thank-you

Jane Smith

Hey Lickety,

Glad to see your post. I’ve been wondering how you are all doing, so thank you for the update. 

You know we’re here if you want to talk. Or not.

M1

Lickety whatever your new normal looks like, I hope you will keep writing!

wyoming daughter

Hey Lickety - I'm sure glad you are still writing.  Hope you continue.  It's a comfort.  I'm pretty sure great things will come your way.  Look forward to reading more of your posts and hope you are healing.

LicketyGlitz

Thank you for hanging out with me, guys! I will keep writing for now, I don't know if I want to put that much distance between myself and this community. I seem to not be one of those people who sweep all of dementia out the door when their hands-on caregiver journey comes to an end.

I still love it when I get some time to get on here and offer suggestions to others. I think I'll be around for awhile.

xoxo,

lickety

MPSunshine

Hi there! I would like to affirm that stage 8 can last a long time, or little. I think there are various factors including: the depth of the relationship, possible trauma, individual characteristics of the person going through the stage. My advice is to be easy on yourself for now, and not try any major changes. Also to seek out support through a grief support group or even just an interest wholly yours. Also, not to be afraid to share about your beloved mom. I found people in all walks of life carry grief like secret baggage that they will share when they sense empathy and trust. Seek healthy ways. Best wishes!

Quilting brings calm

Lickety-

I think you should stay for as long as this site brings you comfort and a sense of belonging. I’m sure there will be days when you just have to close your app and do something else, and that’s okay too.  

However, the rest of us are thrilled to have you as a mentor and your writing brings us laughter and comfort too.  

Stage 4 /5 here and stage 8 seems far away.