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Caring for sisters with MI

Unknown userMember08 July 2019, 7:49 am AEST

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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Ali11Senior Contributor08 July 2019, 8:12 pm AEST

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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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Unknown userMember08 July 2019, 9:22 pm AEST

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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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Unknown userMember10 July 2019, 8:28 am AEST

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How are you going @mambofish

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Ali11Senior Contributor12 July 2019, 10:00 pm AEST

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That's good @Former-Member, how is everything going with your sister this week?

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Unknown userMember12 July 2019, 10:12 pm AEST

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Have not rang in the last few days as my oldest brother and niece are visiting her this week @Ali11.

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Ali11Senior Contributor12 July 2019, 10:20 pm AEST

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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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Unknown userMember12 July 2019, 10:23 pm AEST

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I usually call her on a Sunday @Ali11.

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Ali11Senior Contributor13 July 2019, 1:23 pm AEST

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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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Shaz51Senior Contributor14 Aug 2019, 2:07 pm AEST

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Hello @Former-Member

how i your sister this week since you have moved to a new place

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Shaz51Senior Contributor14 Aug 2019, 2:14 pm AEST

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Hello

@Jane5 and @silhouette@mambofish

How are you today

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