The directive that we take care of ourselves is so annoying. You have enough on your plate taking care of your loved one.
Caregiving’s a hard demanding task and isn’t it just natural to watch out for oneself.
I know I resented the reminder even though I regularly did what I could to care for myself. Caring for Burt was the remit, of course, but I did not want to be an afterthought.
this is our life 