Expert Guidance for Family Caregivers Before Burnout

Tena, From the moment we connected you have been so helpful with all I am
experiencing with my husband's cancers. Thank you for your love and caring support

You have helped me know that what I am feeling is normal, it's so hard to know if your
frustration is normal, knowing I'm normal and not going insane helps gand that
although this feels as if it will last forever, it temporary, some days feel like
an eternity but I remind myself it's temporary, wow caregiving I hard

You have a heart of gold Coach Tena L. Scallan and your genuine love and
affirmation of people is powerful
It helps many caregivers to not feel isolated, or
that they're on a journey by themselves! You truly demonstrate the the fruits of the
Holy Spirit through your generosity and servant's e. Thank you!!!

You help me get though the difficulties. I am, by myself, taking care of my father who
has a stroke. I felt so alone and so isolated. As a result of burnt out, I was easily angry
and couldn't handle my emotions properly. Then, I felt guilty. You and people in this
group help me to realize that these feelings are a part of being a caregiver and I
should not blame myself nor feel guilty for having them. You help me through the
journey of being a caregiver.

Your site has helped me feel validated- I'm not alone, others have the same or harder
circumstances. I was at the dr yesterday. One of the few times mom stayed in waiting
room. Dr suggested a caretaker group in town might be helpful. My first unspoken
reaction was "I'm never alone- how's that supposed to happen" I was able to tell her
about this group- besides being helpful, it's convenient & private.

It was brilliant! Humor and a different perspective for the
situation can turn it around. In my darkest moment, I remember what my
psychologist daughter told me. She said, "Perspective is the key to a
better outcome." And it is true, no matter how bad things get, we always
have a choice and a different perspective.

Don't be afraid to ask for help. I let my burnout get so bad that I couldn't take care of
myself. You matter too

Thank u Tena for gathering us! Love the sharing and space to share...l still don't
want to just vent and only share the negatives...still looking to give myself
permission to voice my struggles w/o wanting to burden others...God bless u all
and your compassion and dedication

Just having an ear to talk to and get encouragement