Funny- “ The Calvary Isn’t Coming “

wose · June 2024

About 3 am DH comes busting in my room and tells me in no uncertain terms that “I will never be the Queen of the Castle and that this is his house and I’m a squatter.” I was so darn tired that I started laughing uncontrollably. That didn’t sit well with him. I still can’t keep my mouth shut. When I think he’s downstairs, he isn’t. I guess I said it out loud too many times. But, I must say @Bill_2001 it has helped saying it over to myself. Maybe I’m starting to believe I am in fact Queen of the Castle. As a side note, he doesn’t know that the house is in my name now.

White Crane · June 2024

Wose, thank you for sharing. That is funny.

jsps139_ · June 2024

Lol … I’m sure we’ve all been called unflattering names during these caregiving days, but being called “a squatter” has to be a first. Thanks for sharing Wose! I’m still laughing!

Denise1847 · June 2024

Oh Wose, that was a good one. Thanks for sharing.

Bill_2001 · June 2024

Hi Wose,

Keep on sayin' it, for you are the Queen of the Castle.

I am happy to hear my essay "The Cavalry Is Not Coming" has helped you cope, and take charge of your situation. Difficult as it is, we must remember that we, the Caregivers, are Large and In Charge.

Of course, we are the de facto leaders of our homes now, in place to protect and help our dear loved ones, even if they do not comprehend their shortcomings.

Periodically, caregivers should wear a cape for a day. Dare anyone ask about it, they will get all of the sordid details, and maybe just one more person will have their eyes opened up to all of the hidden caregivers out here.

Cheers, Bill_2001