I’m sure he really doesn’t mind; he must be so proud of you (bet both sons are)- and it brings to light the ‘hidden carers’ and I know they will appreciate the thought behind the post. I know I did.
Too many Carers are left without support as it’s sometimes regarded as a given duty by families to take care of those we love and some may feel they aren’t worthy or don’t want others to know what they are dealing with.
I too am a carer of two Autistic sons along with my other children and also work full time. We often just ‘get on with things’ in life and don’t want to admit we need help and support from others as we are meant to cope…. because we are family.
When the door closes to the outside world, sometimes the weight of that world can push down on your shoulders.
Envy or jealousy of others,.. Why me? If only … What if … but the biggest of all, who will care when I am gone. As a carer we need to push all these thoughts straight out of our minds as life is too short and we have to live our lives to the happiest and fullest we can for us and our loved ones.
I think more needs to be done to find these hidden Carers and give them the support and social outlet they may need xx 😘
Judith Barrow 
Thank you for sharing, Judith xx
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Too important not to share, Sue. Thank you for speaking out.
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I still feel guilty doing so…
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I’m sure he really doesn’t mind; he must be so proud of you (bet both sons are)- and it brings to light the ‘hidden carers’ and I know they will appreciate the thought behind the post. I know I did.
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He would probably never admit it though 😉
It is the ones without support that concern me most. They need a voice… and it is too often stifled.
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A lovely choice to share, Judith. Happy New Year to you and yours. Huge hugs!
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I loved this.
Too many Carers are left without support as it’s sometimes regarded as a given duty by families to take care of those we love and some may feel they aren’t worthy or don’t want others to know what they are dealing with.
I too am a carer of two Autistic sons along with my other children and also work full time. We often just ‘get on with things’ in life and don’t want to admit we need help and support from others as we are meant to cope…. because we are family.
When the door closes to the outside world, sometimes the weight of that world can push down on your shoulders.
Envy or jealousy of others,.. Why me? If only … What if … but the biggest of all, who will care when I am gone. As a carer we need to push all these thoughts straight out of our minds as life is too short and we have to live our lives to the happiest and fullest we can for us and our loved ones.
I think more needs to be done to find these hidden Carers and give them the support and social outlet they may need xx 😘
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Thank you, Sarah. You are so right.xx
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