
Caregivers Support Group
A voluntary caregiver is a spouse, relative, friend or neighbor of a disabled person or child who assists with activities of daily living and assists those unable to fully take care of themselves. The challenges of a caregiver are unique and sometimes it's hard to find people to talk to who know what you're going through. Join the conversation and find others who...

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Why do carers enjoy time on their own? Is it because there are no demands, because they can choose how, when, where to spend their time, or is it because you become disconnected and even disenchanted with people because no one really understands? I am wondering this after reading some discussions especially the dream holiday discussions and relating to the desire of carers to be alone. As a carer, I too enjoy time to myself but I wonder if I am cutting myself off socially. Am I anti social to prefer my own company given the choice? How do others feel?
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