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Caregiver Diaries: Episode 7
Welcome to episode 7 of Caregiver Diaries!
In the 7th episode, we bring to you the story of an invisible warrior who is a primary caregiver to her mother-in-law. Much like a large percentage of women in India, she too has the responsibility of managing the household chores and taking care of her two daughters. She tells us that her husband, Ravi, has a job in sales. He travels a lot and he is only home on the weekends. She doesn't want to bother him with the stress of the house when he comes home. Ravi's sister lives in Boston, and his mother was staying alone and so he asked her to move in with them. She mentions that his mother never liked her much, she was insistent that Ravi married someone within the same caste but Ravi and she were in love and their parents had to agree. She reminisces about her college days, her aspirations and her desire to run her own home - based business, but the challenges of caregiving and the responsibilities of taking care of the house make it difficult for her to take out time to pursue the same.
"I keep thinking of all my dreams, my ambitions, on some days...on many days. I wish there was someone who would listen to me, understand me and comfort me.."
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If you can identify with this story, please share it with others who care for someone and help them share too. The feeling of being understood, not being alone and access to support is what keeps caregivers going.
Sharing your story helps understand yourself — feelings, passions, hopes. It lightens the load and offers relief from loneliness, anxiety, anger or guilt. Our experiences and hopes can benefit others - to know that the challenges are the same, learn new ways to cope and care… they aren’t alone but part of a team.
Spread the love and share your caregiver stories at https://caregiversaathi.co.in/share-your-story.html
For more information on our initiatives and to understand our support please visit our website https://caregiversaathi.co.in/
If caregiver support resonates with you then please donate to our cause at https://caregiversaathi.co.in/donate-funds-form.php
©️ 2019 Caregiver Saathi . All Rights Reserved.
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By CaregiverSaathiWelcome to episode 7 of Caregiver Diaries!
In the 7th episode, we bring to you the story of an invisible warrior who is a primary caregiver to her mother-in-law. Much like a large percentage of women in India, she too has the responsibility of managing the household chores and taking care of her two daughters. She tells us that her husband, Ravi, has a job in sales. He travels a lot and he is only home on the weekends. She doesn't want to bother him with the stress of the house when he comes home. Ravi's sister lives in Boston, and his mother was staying alone and so he asked her to move in with them. She mentions that his mother never liked her much, she was insistent that Ravi married someone within the same caste but Ravi and she were in love and their parents had to agree. She reminisces about her college days, her aspirations and her desire to run her own home - based business, but the challenges of caregiving and the responsibilities of taking care of the house make it difficult for her to take out time to pursue the same.
"I keep thinking of all my dreams, my ambitions, on some days...on many days. I wish there was someone who would listen to me, understand me and comfort me.."
~
If you can identify with this story, please share it with others who care for someone and help them share too. The feeling of being understood, not being alone and access to support is what keeps caregivers going.
Sharing your story helps understand yourself — feelings, passions, hopes. It lightens the load and offers relief from loneliness, anxiety, anger or guilt. Our experiences and hopes can benefit others - to know that the challenges are the same, learn new ways to cope and care… they aren’t alone but part of a team.
Spread the love and share your caregiver stories at https://caregiversaathi.co.in/share-your-story.html
For more information on our initiatives and to understand our support please visit our website https://caregiversaathi.co.in/
If caregiver support resonates with you then please donate to our cause at https://caregiversaathi.co.in/donate-funds-form.php
©️ 2019 Caregiver Saathi . All Rights Reserved.