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Counseling / parenting class last night. The topic was how abused children try to communicate and what we can do to help. Well the take away for me was self care. It’s funny becasue I preach this to my staff day in and day out. As a caregiver it’s easy for us to give and give and then give the last amount that we didn’t think we had.
I feel like an idiot at times. The counselor said it’s ok for me to pause and check in with myself.
Well today kicked my ass. I love spending time with my nephew it’s just been hard. Hard to be calm and hard to keep positive. Of course I took the opportunity to cry in the bathroom for five minutes and that’s ok. All I can say is I’m glad that I have control over food and alcohol because that would make this so much worse.
Diet Calendar Entry for 12 October 2018:
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1259 kcal
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Fat: 105.64g | Prot: 53.60g | Carb: 13.03g.
Breakfast: Coffee, Clover Stornetta Farms Heavy Whipping Cream. Lunch: Athenos Feta Cheese, Kroger Sliced Mushrooms, Great Value Organic Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil, Lucerne Large Egg. Snacks/Other: Gallo Salame Italian Dry Salame, Tillamook Tilla-Moo Sharp White Cheddar, Old Trapper Teriyaki Beef Jerky. more...
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I too have to lock myself in the bathroom for a good cry. My bathroom is huge with an open space so that’s actually my ‘mommy space’ lol. It’s the ONLY place I can have time without someone needing me and it’s halfway quiet. To me it sounds like you are doing a fine job! As you said, just remember to take some time for you. I find that if I can do something for myself one day a week I’m much happier to do more for the family. Some weeks it’s just spending all morning on the porch playing with the kittens and cats with a cup of coffee and watching the sun come up. Whatever gives you peace and relaxation:).
12 Oct 18 by member: peeperjj
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I have found that I can’t effectively be a good caregiver if I don’t take care of myself. If I treat myself shoddily than it shows in my interactions with others. It is okay to be overwhelmed and take a step back, seek comfort, and then move forward. Crying is good and being able to laugh is good too. Take care and best wishes in your life.
13 Oct 18 by member: ginger dog
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13 Oct 18 by member: nikeit
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