Caregiving Rules
as defined by me,
because the world would be a better place if everyone followed my rules.
If the doctor calls, PICK UP. Unlike the postman they do not ring twice.
When the flight attendant says "in the event of a cabin depressurization, place your mask on before helping others with their masks," they are. NOT. KIDDING. Taking care of yourself is the best thing you can do for your loved one.
Everybody will not make it out of this happy. Feelings will be hurt. Tensions will rise. There will be damage. Do what is right for your loved one and to hell with the rest.
Denial is not just a river in Egypt.
The team that helps you will NOT have the players that you thought it would.
It can always get worse.
Much like the victims in a horror movie you will choose to ignore the running car to hide in the basement.
You will question your sanity. Many, many, many times.