[Project Participation] #ThingsIWantYouToUnderstand☆NursingCare

I am participating in Akira Yamane's project✨

There are many people in the world caring for their parents or siblings, and I believe that no two situations are exactly the same.

I lost my mother at 52, so I watched my elderly father from up close for a long time.
He was always frail and seemed to be constantly visiting multiple departments at the hospital, but after he turned 70, he lost almost all his vision due to glaucoma.

I lived nearby and cared for him for about 15 years, but during that time, I never neglected my work, hobbies, socializing with friends, or exercise.
Since a regular 9-to-5 job was impossible, I mainly did work where I could manage my own time. Moving my body is the best way to refresh myself, so I continued my tennis lessons.
I think people who didn't know any better must have just thought I was living elegantly and playing around.

Taking time to refresh oneself does not mean neglecting caregiving.
When you are a caregiver, the person closest to the situation is the one who gets complained to the most, and you often hear various things from those around you as well.
If you only see the person occasionally, you might be able to be kind to them with all your might, but when it's a daily occurrence, that is difficult.
Also, you have to manage your own family life in parallel.
In the midst of all that, I want people to understand that it is possible to provide care while still doing the things you love.

I don't think facing the reality of caregiving means dedicating 100% of your life to it.
Above all, if you aren't healthy and enjoying your days yourself, you cannot provide kind care.
It is also important not to try to do it all alone and to rely on those around you.
This is in the past for me, but I thought that such understanding is necessary for those currently providing care.

Sorry about that🙇‍♀️
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