I have managed to extinguish a lot of frustration and anger since my last post. I feel as though I have struggled my way up through a swamp of quicksand, and I can honestly say that I do feel emancipated from some of the burdens that were weighing me down.
My sidekick in all things Diabetes, Liz and I spoke at great length about the many frustrations and setbacks we have gone through in recent times. We both are full time carers of a loved one, and we got talking about how our situations are so similar. We decided to come up with a list of questions, and interview each other and compare answers. As soon as I have Liz’s responses typed up, I will post them. They are powerful and controversial questions, and she has provided equally powerful answers.
Stay tuned for my next post, and check out what Liz and I decided were questions that are rarely or never asked, and her responses to those that are appropiate to her situation. My responses to the same questions will be posted on Liz’s blog, www.jimneydandme.com.
In regards to burnout, I only need to look at my gorgeous son-it made me realise that Diabetes isn’t the sum of him, and it needn’t be the sum of us as a family.
It’s easier to say than do, but I am going to be making a consious effort to do everything I can for Lance, in terms of ensuring that his Diabetes is cared for to the best of MY ability.Then we continue to move on, living with Diabetes, but still devouring the gift of everyday we have with each other. I am going to “bury” the remainder of the accumulated concerns I have gathered up along the way. They have been tripping me up for so long now, and it’s time to accept the way that Diabetes affects us and continue on our journey. Afterall, it is imperative that I am a healthy, well adjusted role model for Lance. I want to help him grow into a confident, self-assured man who is happy in his own skin, and who just happens to have Type 1 Diabetes.
