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Never get to go anywhere fun

tabby2010
tabby2010
Hello everyone I am feeling really down today I woke up this morning and went to check my facebook. Only to find out that some of my family on my facebook got to go to disney world for a vaction We don't ever get to go on vaction like they do because We have to take care of my grandma. My family never ask hey can we give you guys a break so you can go somewhere fun for awhile. It makes me upset that they are always going on vaction and we never get to. another person on my facebook is going on vaction is January It maes me so mad that We never get to do fun things
serenityspeaks
serenityspeaks
well I just took my kids on their first real vacation in oct and thats how I was feeling. My oldest is 8 and no trips for like 12 years before this. BUT they are so pricey.....but priceless too! Places offer respite care or maybe just ask other family members for help. If she is in hospice they often help so the cg you guys can get a break. 24/7 care is exhausting . Then look at other small things you can do like weekend get aways or even a day. For me it takes alot of time to just save for a vacation but want to take my kids to Disneyland next.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yeah I haven't gotten to go on a vacation in forever either. I have been stuck with the same boring depressing routine for years now. My friends were talking about doing something, but it fell apart. I really need a change of scenery.
reddog201
reddog201
same way here it has been a very long time sinse a enjoyable vacation. i can not remember how long ago it was. or where! i can understand what your feeling like or at least somewhat know what its like. it would be great toget out of dodge if even only for a few days. im sorry .and it stinks
WallyBear
WallyBear
Hi Honey,

Don't hesitate to let your family know that you need a break from
taking care of your grandmother.

They may just need a gentle reminder of that :-)
Heidiclark
Heidiclark
Yes by all means talk to your family about how you feel. You shouldn't have to have the whole burden of grandma care on your shoulders all the time.
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