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I’m wondering what other members hope (or plan) to do with their lives after caregiving ends.
My 10-year marathon of being the primary caregiver for my mother ended at the end of 2024.
Caregiving changed me—I am not the same person who I was 10 years ago.
I am working hard to take my life back these days. I have listed my home, and am hoping to return to my former city where I was happier (before I moved, and fell into caregiving here).
I’m still exhausted (I can safely admit that in this forum because I know that everyone understands). I’m doing it, anyway. I have to do it, or quit.

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Danielle123 Apr 6, 2025
Sleep, friends, and books. The simple joys.

It would also be nice to have peace of mind around money. LTC is expensive as many of us are aware.
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I hope to sleep in a bed. A comfy bed with pillows and sheets and a comforter. I hope I can sleep all through the night and wake up naturally when my body wants to wake up. Sometimes I dream about my bed and what it looks like and how soft it will be. I know it's little and such a common thing for a lot of people but I havn't slept in a bed or have slept all night without being woken up throughout the night in over 100 days. It's just easier to sleep in the recliner near my dads room. I also want to finish my degree and graduate and start my career.
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Danielle123 Apr 6, 2025
Sleeping in a real bed and finishing your degree/starting your career seem like worthy goals to me.
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Fawnby, I like what you wrote about sleep and being concerned about one’s own well-being rather than someone else’s.
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This would be good for discussion.

I'm thinking, of some kind of class, maybe even knitting classes, or something at are local library, and/or some sort of volunteer work. There is a thrift store, that sells used clothes really cheap and then the money goes back to the community. I just think it is such a great program

Oh my gosh, so so much has changed for me! Way to much to even discuss at this point.

Thanks for asking Danielle! 💖💖
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Danielle123 Apr 5, 2025
All best, Drivingdaisy. 🌷 🌷
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Good for you, Danielle. I hope along with working on the home and other catch-up items, you're taking time to REST in whatever ways are restorative to you.
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Danielle123 Apr 5, 2025
That’s good advice, MG8522.
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I’ll get involved with dance class of some kind. Join a computer club. Go to performances. Renew friendships. Sleep. Be concerned about my own health rather than someone else’s.
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