I have read a couple of the books - one of which is the Oliver James suggested book. I am going to investigate some of the others though. I personally find chatting to close friends who have been carers in the past is very very helpful as they too experienced the ambivalence I am feeling with regard to my husband's medical non compliance. We are not 'Saints' and many if not most Carers make HUGE sacrifices over a period of years, to continue caring. Wonderful article Thank You.
Thanks, Helena. I hear you. Discussing and talking about caring with those who've walked the path already is a good way to connect, pick up ideas from those who have lived experience, and feel validated AND seen by those 'in the know'.
Other Carers, especially long-term Carers, have a mutual, unspoken natural bond because we've stood and are standing on the hot coals together. I'm standing in a cooler spot right now, so step this way.
Victoria, what a treasure trove of book recommendations! I am so grateful to you for putting this together. My reading list has grown exponentially! While Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown sits on my coffee table as one of my most frequently refererenced books, along with Mark Nepo's Book of Awakening which I read daily (and can be a tonic to carers and all humans alike!), so many of these other titles I was either unfamiliar with or had been meaning to read, especially Emily Kenway's book. I am very familiar with that wonderful Victor Frankl quote, and should read his entire book. I am also grateful to be introduced to Susan David's work. I look forward to sharing the link to this excellent list of books in my resource round-up on Friday for my readers with a shout-out to you. Thanks again for all you do to support carers, Victoria.
I have read a couple of the books - one of which is the Oliver James suggested book. I am going to investigate some of the others though. I personally find chatting to close friends who have been carers in the past is very very helpful as they too experienced the ambivalence I am feeling with regard to my husband's medical non compliance. We are not 'Saints' and many if not most Carers make HUGE sacrifices over a period of years, to continue caring. Wonderful article Thank You.
Thanks, Helena. I hear you. Discussing and talking about caring with those who've walked the path already is a good way to connect, pick up ideas from those who have lived experience, and feel validated AND seen by those 'in the know'.
Other Carers, especially long-term Carers, have a mutual, unspoken natural bond because we've stood and are standing on the hot coals together. I'm standing in a cooler spot right now, so step this way.
Victoria, what a treasure trove of book recommendations! I am so grateful to you for putting this together. My reading list has grown exponentially! While Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown sits on my coffee table as one of my most frequently refererenced books, along with Mark Nepo's Book of Awakening which I read daily (and can be a tonic to carers and all humans alike!), so many of these other titles I was either unfamiliar with or had been meaning to read, especially Emily Kenway's book. I am very familiar with that wonderful Victor Frankl quote, and should read his entire book. I am also grateful to be introduced to Susan David's work. I look forward to sharing the link to this excellent list of books in my resource round-up on Friday for my readers with a shout-out to you. Thanks again for all you do to support carers, Victoria.
Welcome, Amy. As always, thanks for your support and spreading the word! The more people know the better we'll all be!