Starting Again

Whyzit

Isn’t that what we caregivers do? Start over again and again and again.

Last week DH told our neighbors how he enjoyed going to the Day Program where he believes he is a volunteer. Due to Covid it has been shut down since December. But tomorrow it is starting up again. Whoopee! I told DH the great news. DH responded with “would it upset you if I didn’t go anymore?”

I told him yes, it would upset me because he is so much happier participating in the activities, exercise, and talking with people and they need him to bring joy to the others which volunteers do. He responded by giving me that dark angry look and left to take a nap (3rd one today).

I know it is like starting a new adventure for him, but sometimes I get tired of being a cheerleader again and again and…….

Memphisdee

I hear you about being a cheerleader!  I am concerned how I overreact and always want to fix everything immediately. Thankful for antidepressant!  It’s nice you have the Day Care, hope he continues to go. Good idea about volunteering!