Hi @outlander
Yes I definitely understand the shutting down thing. I'm trying hard myself right now not to do that, as I know its not good for me. But it is my natural response. I dont normally visit the Rough Time thread, but will check it out. Is that your main support thread?
Yes I enjoy my volunteering role. I visit an old lady in a nursing home and also help out with activities etc. Its quite a rewsrding thing to do. Too many older people have nobody left in their lives. My hubby is not happy with me volunteering, but its something I need to do for me. I missed months on end when he was so sick and in hospital. And I still miss some weeks when it clashes with other carer commitments. But hubbys safe to leave alone now for a couple of hours, so I go when I can. In fact hubby often goes back to bed for a sleep while I'm out. And most weeks I also call into the chemist to pick up hubbys scripts. Its near the nursing home, so it works in well. Saves an extra trip into town.
Sherry 💜
