As the sole caregiver of my 90-year-old husband (who has dementia), I bootstrapped myself out of a recent bout of self-pity by examining my "purpose." I may be unusual, but it helped to clarify that… - Susan Barrett Price - Medium
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Susan Barrett PriceFollowJul 16, 2022 --
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As the sole caregiver of my 90-year-old husband (who has dementia), I bootstrapped myself out of a recent bout of self-pity by examining my "purpose." I may be unusual, but it helped to
clarify that caregiving is not my purpose at the age of 73. Caregiving is a constraint. Although I still love Jim's company, my purpose revolves around family history and preserving family
stories. I can fly through the caregiving tasks, and look forward to my time with the ancestors!