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"If we could all just see each other as our inner children, we'd understand so much more deeply that life isn't easy for anyone. We all have wounds that have shaped our beliefs and realities, and whatever shortcoming we see in another, is simply their inner child coming through. It's also an opportunity to heal what we see outside of us, within us."

Being a caretaker may trigger a lot of emotions when trying to care for a loved one. As a caretaker, you often assist with the responsibility of housing, finances, healthcare, medical, and daily living skills. For instance, a caretaker who cares for her grandmother, who has Dementia, often witnesses her loved one develop a decrease in her ability to take care of herself, and remember important moments of their lives together. The caretaker/granddaughter may feel like her gra...ndmother is "leaving" her, even though she is still physically present. The granddaughter may experience a whole host of challenging feelings, from grieving the relationship she once had with her grandmother, to feeling guilty for having these feelings, as well as feeling overwhelmed, and stressed. There are some things you can do to help you cope with being a caretaker: 1. Join a support group. 2. Contact a psychologist for emotional support and psychoeducation around Dementia. 3. Reach out to other relatives for assistance. 4. Practice Self-Care. 5. Allow time for guilt-free fun activities (gardening, yoga, meditation, workout, etc.)

If you answered ‘NO’ to this question, then this means that the way you were raised at home had, and probably still has, a major influence on how you communicate presently and how comfortable you are about opening up. If you feel that you are not able to express yourself especially around feelings, this may have become second nature/automatic to you because you may have never been given permission to be vulnerable. You may also notice how this is affecting the quality of your... personal relationships and the joy that you get out of them in a negative way. The good news however is that you still have a choice. While it may make you feel weak, while it may certainly feel unfamiliar, and completely outside of your comfort zone, giving yourself permission to slowly practice opening up a little at a time is an opportunity for both you and your loved ones to change in a positive way and allow your personal relationships to grow and become more meaningful. If nothing else, it could help you feel heard, understood, and respected. See more