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5/2/2010 at 11:31 am
Hi KayBe! I read your comment here and I agree with you, as I also agree with the others in this thread. Even though I don't come from your country, the situation is very similar. My government too wo
...Read MoreHi KayBe! I read your comment here and I agree with you, as I also agree with the others in this thread. Even though I don't come from your country, the situation is very similar. My government too would do lots of studies, use taxpayers money to justify funding the studies, and when the results come out, they would try to give the public a pittance. My government here in the Philippines wouldn't even dare think of giving caregivers who are primary breadwinners a tax break! I am in such a thankless situation. I don't need to elaborate the details, but the stressors have all taken their toll on me, my health, even my personal motivation on not to look for a partner in life though I am growing old already & remain a single parent. I just don't have the energy & enthusiasm as I am already overwhelmed. It's been like this for close to 19 yrs already. I posted some of my comments here few months ago, that I wish my mom would be dead so that I can move on with my life, and to also start looking for my own welfare and that of my own daughter. I even suggested a prayer brigade for God to take her away fast. But I got mixed reactions. Still, I like this website, it helps me vent out. It's the same for you. Only caregivers can truly understand the emotional. financial, psychological and physical damage that comes with the task. I agree with you that when it comes to caring for elderly parents, everyone in the family scampers away. It's the same with my daughter. She wants me to bring her to work as she doesn't want to end up being the caregiver to look after her granny while I'm at work. It's sad and I do pray my situation will have it's final terminal solution. Most relatives have also given up in their support for mom, I understand them & i don't expect much help will come unless I tell them mom is dead, then I hope they would pitch in for the funeral expenses. Such is life, hugs to you all the way from the Philippines.
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