I would like to chat with others who have found themselves feeling obligated to take on the role of carer.
I’m in my late 30’s and have already provided care (including end of life) to two elderly relatives. I don’t find this type of role comes naturally to me but there were no other capable family members around and it was the right thing to do out of love. This is now coming to an end. I am feeling some relief st
My mum seems to waiting in line to fill what she sees as a vacant position to have me as carer. Undoubtedly she does have significant health problems and very poor mobility and I feel guilty but I have 3 small children of my own to look after and was looking forward to feeling less stressed about rushing backwards and forwards caring for someone else in another house. She lives 20mins away. How can I handle this? Is this just my future? It feels bleak. But I guess we don’t get to choose what happens to our family members.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? How did you handle it?