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LEAVE THE GUILT BEHIND

Posted by Victori on: January 10th, 2009

In our newest blog Caring for the Caregiver, Victor shares feelings about aggravation, guilt and driving 60 miles to check in on his mom. He also gets some good advice from a good friend: "Give yourself a break."

Patience Is a Waste of Time

Posted by Victori on: August 20th, 2007

When I came up with this phrase years ago, it unfortunately accurately reflected my attitude about having little appreciation for patience and very little belief that patience is a virtue. My self-indulgent quip usually would get a laugh or maybe a quizzical expression from those within earshot. The sad thing, however, is that I really believed it.

Taking Charge of Yourself

Posted by Victori on: March 26th, 2007

When my dad's health was in decline, I found myself consumed with thoughts of his health and the emotional effect it was having on him and my mom. I constantly projected scenarios of what must be going on during their day, what my dad was feeling about his illness, what my mom was feeling about seeing Dad-the family's "rock"-failing. Basically, I always prepared myself mentally for the worst-case situation.

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