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Sandwiched

Sandwiched

Sandwiched     ORIGINAL

By Sherri C. Bell

A caregiver’s duty arises. 

Caught between generations, I stand – a daughter, a mother, and spouse. 

A soul-surviving once-caregiver to sister, mother, and partner. 

Navigating the unknown in the extreme discomfort zone of balancing it all. 

Now, a sole surviving long-distance lifeline to Dad, 84 and homebound, five states away..

Free-falling from conscious existence.

The weight of responsibility is a silent cross to bear.

Watching once-independent parents become reliant while the millennial generation is scratching to survive.

But here’s the truth, hidden in plain sight: Seeking help isn’t failure – it’s about surrendering control for relief. 

Respite. 

At the very long end of my care-giving tether, sacrificing my established life to whole-heartedly dedicate my life to my dying sister, a hospice nurse told me about respite. 

Five days flattened with complete exhaustion.

Next time I knew, “I need respite!”.

Now, I know long-term relief comes from looking outside of myself.

Professional private home care, like Dignity First, makes a world of difference. 

Expertise, trust, support, long term respite. 

Peace of mind. It’s not selfish to acknowledge limitations. It’s a responsible and loving choice.

Enhancing quality of care while preserving your well-being is number one on your list as a care-giver.

Remember, you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out for help when you need it. Transform your caregiving experience from burden to shared love and respect.

As I navigate this life’s devastation, I’m learning to balance care with self-care. 

Finding strength in support, professional and personal. This is my Full-Circle Era of Caregiving.

High Five to all the sandwich generation out there. 

With one single conscious breath at a time, we loosen the squeeze with trusted and caring support, we are living in balance. 

For everyone’s sake, including our own.

Sandwich’d, 

Sherri C. Bell

Holistic Lifestyle & Caregiver Advocate

iCare-Concierge.com/compassion 

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