Looking after ourselves
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08-07-2019 07:49 AM
08-07-2019 07:49 AM
Caring for sisters with MI
My sister has had depression which has been exacerbated by some recent life events and I have needed to increase support for her following the passing of her dog and changes at her work which appear to have affected staff morale. She now has a knee injury and will be off work for a while (her job is one where she is on her feet most of the day).
I thought it might be nice to have a discussion where those caring gor their sisters could havd a mutual sharing spot.
We do not live nearby so have started phoning regularly but can see that I might need to visit her a little more often in person which will become a little easier as Mr Darcy & I are in the throes of an interstate move and the distance will be substantially reduced.
How are you going @Jane5 and @silhouette with your sisters?
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08-07-2019 08:12 PM
08-07-2019 08:12 PM
Re: Caring for sisters with MI
We're so sorry to hear about the tough time your sister is going through @Former-Member. The passing of a pet can be incredibly difficult to manage and it's really nice that you have increased contact with her. Visiting is definitely something you should consider, maybe even doing something to help her celebrate the life of her pet - is this something you think that she would like?
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08-07-2019 09:22 PM
08-07-2019 09:22 PM
Re: Caring for sisters with MI
Sis is pleased we are moving closer @Ali11 and fully intends to being my elderly mum down to check out our new digs. Mr Darcy finds my family hard work (and they are) so short visits necessary.
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10-07-2019 08:28 AM
10-07-2019 08:28 AM
Re: Caring for sisters with MI
How are you going @mambofish
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12-07-2019 10:00 PM
12-07-2019 10:00 PM
Re: Caring for sisters with MI
That's good @Former-Member, how is everything going with your sister this week?
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12-07-2019 10:12 PM
12-07-2019 10:12 PM
Re: Caring for sisters with MI
Have not rang in the last few days as my oldest brother and niece are visiting her this week @Ali11.
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12-07-2019 10:20 PM
12-07-2019 10:20 PM
Re: Caring for sisters with MI
A visit from your brother and niece might also be good for her too @Former-Member, do you have another call planned?
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12-07-2019 10:23 PM
12-07-2019 10:23 PM
Re: Caring for sisters with MI
I usually call her on a Sunday @Ali11.
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13-07-2019 01:23 PM
13-07-2019 01:23 PM
Re: Caring for sisters with MI
That's so great that you have a routine with her @Former-Member, hopefully, it will be a good phone call!
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14-08-2019 02:07 PM
14-08-2019 02:07 PM
Re: Caring for sisters with MI
Hello @Former-Member
how i your sister this week since you have moved to a new place