By John Duffy — 2021
The household tasks taken over by most moms—including the often invisible emotional work—have increased exponentially.
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Includes Frequently Asked Questions about how to communicate and cope.
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It’s called emotional labor. And mothers have a lot of it.
'They still hold the mental burden of the household even if others share in the physical work and this mental burden can take a toll,' says report's author.
Emotional labor is a paid chore, not a household chore.
When a child’s wellbeing depends on vigilant monitoring and consistent medical attention, the everyday anxiety and stress that all parents deal with is made worse by the fact that failing to keep up with treatment can be a matter of life and death.
Taking care of a chronically ill child is one of the most draining and difficult tasks a parent can face. Beyond handling physical challenges and medical needs, you’ll have to deal with your child’s emotional needs and the impact that a prolonged illness can have on the entire family.
As the number of people with severe disabilities, debilitating chronic diseases and terminal illnesses grows, concern about their care has focused primarily on long-term care facilities, nursing homes, home health aides and hospices.
Whether you choose to be a family caregiver or the job is thrust upon you by circumstances, your most important responsibility beyond caring for your ill or disabled relative is caring for yourself.
“Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it.” ~ Bruce Lee The premise of his philosophy was efficiency—complete and utter efficiency of the soul.
The essential role that daughters play in the American health care system is well known but has received little attention.