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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 668175" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Wow. You have been through so much. I read in disbelief. It was hard to read and I'm so, so, s o, so sorry you went through all of that and now this. </p><p></p><p>I have never been through anything like you have, so I don't have good advice about the particular events. But I do think that in general we have to let go of trying to care for our entire family, even if everything but us is sick. There is no way humanly possible to do it and you'll only drive yourself to stress induced illnesses. Nobody can care for so many people who are mentally ill and physically challenged. You are not obligated to do it all. One person CAN'T do it all. They didn't ask for it, but neither did you.</p><p></p><p>Have you looked into caregivers for your loved ones who need so much help? All you can do is try. If they refuse to be helped, you have done all you can. You need to heal from your own life challenges and I hope you are not neglecting yourself. Do you see a therapist? They also have caregivers support groups, at least around here. You may have to search for one in your area. You can try just doing a search online.</p><p></p><p>It is so unfortunate that your parents did not protect you from your ill sister and, consequently, did not get the right type of help for her while she was still a minor child. I can't imagine what they were thinking.</p><p></p><p>Hugs and good vibes sent your way. I hope you start to put yourself first. You earned it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 668175, member: 1550"] Wow. You have been through so much. I read in disbelief. It was hard to read and I'm so, so, s o, so sorry you went through all of that and now this. I have never been through anything like you have, so I don't have good advice about the particular events. But I do think that in general we have to let go of trying to care for our entire family, even if everything but us is sick. There is no way humanly possible to do it and you'll only drive yourself to stress induced illnesses. Nobody can care for so many people who are mentally ill and physically challenged. You are not obligated to do it all. One person CAN'T do it all. They didn't ask for it, but neither did you. Have you looked into caregivers for your loved ones who need so much help? All you can do is try. If they refuse to be helped, you have done all you can. You need to heal from your own life challenges and I hope you are not neglecting yourself. Do you see a therapist? They also have caregivers support groups, at least around here. You may have to search for one in your area. You can try just doing a search online. It is so unfortunate that your parents did not protect you from your ill sister and, consequently, did not get the right type of help for her while she was still a minor child. I can't imagine what they were thinking. Hugs and good vibes sent your way. I hope you start to put yourself first. You earned it. [/QUOTE]
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