RandomPerson

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2015-07-03 04:33:43 (UTC)

Care taker of dementia father, & the ruff past

Today started off the alarming. I am a diabetic type 1. Depression, thyroid arthritis and rotator cuff recovery . I lost my job. Due to my surgery, the new owners did not hire me, they said they don't have light duty.
It's been eleven months and I still have occasionally have shoulder pain.
Then my brother calls me to help my dad. I Landed up being his POA power of attorney . I am in charge of my dad. I can bearly take of my depression and diabetes.
My life has changed and I am not ready for this change. I didn't ask for this but no else could do it. I just keep thinking I can get my dad situated with his health and find a dementia facility to give him professional 24/7 care. I know my heart is just not in it.
I didn't have the best dad at all. My dad was an alcoholic after my mom died I was 16. I went to school came home to an empty house. One minute having a family next thing I was isolated and left to fend on my own. I didn't even know how to cook. I survived on cereal and sandwich.

SO I TRIED TO THINK POSITIVE AND THOUGHT NOW WE HAVE A CHANCE TO MAKE UP FOR LOST TIME ,BUT IT'S JUST SO HARD TO BE A POA and care taker . I FEEL THAT MY FREEDOM IS TAKEN AWAY FROM MY LIFE. MY LIFE STYLE HAS CHANGED. I HAVE BEEN TO COUNSELING. I BEEN TO CHURCH. I TRIED EVERYTHING TO GET OVER THE HURT BUT IT IS ALWAYS THERE. Praying and faith keeps me going.




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