My mum had a stroke during lockdown 2020 and is mainly affected by speech issues, although she is 87 so also needs help in other ways.
I visit every day, have done since she came out of hospital after her stroke and although most days are “normal”, we try to chat, as much as she’s able, I sort stuff out and deal with problems, I’m finding it increasingly difficult.
I feel like I’m completely alone, I have family members who visit occasionally but day to day, it’s just me. My mum is “challenging” so wouldn’t take kindly to “carers”. She actually doesn’t need caring for, just helping with day to day stuff, which I do for her.
I just get so frustrated and tired with the constant slog of it all.
I need a break but can’t see how that’s going to happen.
I have a family and work full time so not totally selfish 😁.
Any advice please? 😕