Being a male in a caring role

hello @Adge , @eth

Caring for someone else can feel like it's taking over your whole life and becoming 'who you are' -

Yes it does feel like that @Shaz51

When I'm out in the community - people only acknowledge & interact with my client. They usually look right through me, as if I don't exist (I am totally ignored)

Even though I am the person who has has facilitated my client being there - most are unable to catch a train or bus on their own, & need assistance to purchase food etc.

I will think about Tips to suggest, later.

Adge

hugs my @Adge

I flew interstate (to the east) for my Dad's Funeral.

I live alone, have no emotional support - & I am the only one who had come interstate (midnight flight) to be there.

Yet my cousins all implored me to "care for my mother", & provide her with emotional support.

My Mum was already surrounded by people, who were all supporting her - she does not live alone, either.

No-one offered me emotional support at my own Dad's Funeral, even though I was emotionally distressed (& exhausted).

Care & emotional support needs to be freely given - not demanded. I've spent my whole life having people (especially relatives) demand it from me - whilst offering none in return.

Personal boundaries are essential - yet so hard to get people to respect your boundaries.

Adge

Hearing and supporting you too @Adge .

hugs @Adge