I haven’t written in a while, nor have I read or commented on others’ posts. I used to write brief reviews after reading a book. Recently, I’ve simply left stars on Amazon and Good Reads.
Why? Because I simply needed to recover. Recovering not from an episode of bipolar disorder – though I do live with that illness and must take care of myself – but from exhaustion, physical illness, and the demands of life.
Sometimes I need silence. Sometimes I must do less. I must NOT do.
Since my mother had her stroke November 2015, I’ve had added responsibilities overseeing my parents’ finances and care. My sister helps me make decisions and offers emotional support, but she lives in another state and has her own life to live.
I parent a high-needs adolescent who gets sick A LOT and has struggled throughout his life with migraines, ADHD, depression, and anxiety.
My husband, son, and I have all been sick.
All this weighs on me.
So, I’ve pulled back.
I’ve been silent.
I’ve binge-watched TV.
I’ve done lots of jigsaw puzzles on my iPad.
Starting Monday, I’m hiring my neighbor, who has been a caregiver to seniors, to help me with my chaotic physical environment. Together, we will organize and clean my house. It’s cluttered and dusty. The floors and refrigerator need cleaning. Hopefully, that will improve both our physical and emotional health.
Praying, Kitt! I think you are doing all the right thi he. Blogging is just too much sometimes, especially when life stuff is going on. May you all feel better soon! Love, Ellen
Thank you. Just visited your site to catch up.
Thank you!! Much appreciated.
(((HUGS))) You will talk when you are ready and able. Personally I don’t know why I am being quiet. But I will take my own counsel, I will talk when I’m ready and able. 😉
Take care of yourself. Wish you the best.
Agree with Dyane’s comment. Good to see you blog again. Believe you have the ability and potential to perform the task described with your neighbor.
🏃 Best regards getting physical, Kitt.
Thank you!
I hope your neighbour is able to bring you some much needed and deserved relief. You need time for self-care; mine also happens to be Netflix related 😉 good luck!
Let the chaos reigning begin. Looking forward to a cleaner healthier more peaceful home.