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Anonymous234

Hi everyone.

I am recently diagnosed autistic and I am only just grappling with that, following my recent posts. My mum is seriously ill (can't give specific details on this, sorry) and I'm trying to support her the best ways I can. It is taking a toll emotionally on me, as I don't like to see her ill. I have to keep an eye on her from time to time. It worries me all the time.

I am really attentive towards her as much as I can, and checking in on her regularly to make sure she's doing ok. Giving her some space if she needs it. Making her a hot drink, or just spending time with her.

It is really hurting me inside and I'm doing the best I possibly can right now. It breaks me inside and I'm close to tears.

I'm not a carer and I do not gain financially from it either. I do it with good intentions.

Any words of encouragement or uplifting are most welcome to cheer me up. Thank you. Blush

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  • An in the same position but with my wife of 42 years. She is now in a care home with vascular dementia. The past two years have been a bit rough. 

    Some day we will get "the phone call" we are dreading. At first I was in terror of something happening almost every day. I couldn’t bear to not be close enough to come a running. I have come to realise, it does you no good and is positively harmful from the stress you create for yourself. 

    From experience my only advice is try to learn to live one day at a time. 

    that and use this place…

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  • An in the same position but with my wife of 42 years. She is now in a care home with vascular dementia. The past two years have been a bit rough. 

    Some day we will get "the phone call" we are dreading. At first I was in terror of something happening almost every day. I couldn’t bear to not be close enough to come a running. I have come to realise, it does you no good and is positively harmful from the stress you create for yourself. 

    From experience my only advice is try to learn to live one day at a time. 

    that and use this place…

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