How Are You COPING?
Coping: The Many Faces of Love and Care
A must-read book for people facing caregiving.
Travel through the depth of loneliness, the moments of consternation with tenderness and the grace of caregiving throughout the pages of Coping. Anger and stress, plus care and concern are the realities, leading to courage and insight. Life is enriched for both caregivers and their loved ones.
Coping is not a conventional “how to” guide with medical insight. Instead, it astonishes readers with its vivid portrayal of human kindness amidst tears and unexpected laughter.
Coping is a book of true stories about a diverse group of people where caring and conflict collide. It’s about difficult decisions and unexpected surprises. The book is short, practical, and hopeful.
When I saw the need for a book about the emotional impact of caring for loved ones, I decided to write about the caregivers. The true stories about people who rode the path of sadness and stress offers an opportunity for readers to understand themselves and others better. It took almost two years to write Coping: The Many Faces of Love and Care. I changed names and locations to respect privacy, my own included.
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New 4 YOU
Kindness for Us
Before we solve our irritating issues, like politics or polio shots, think about doing something kind for yourself. We don’t have to be caregivers to offer kindness to ourselves.
Ideas!
- Sing or hum a song in the car. Don’t worry how it sounds.
- Listen to music. Make it rock and roll. Dance.
- Take a ride in the country when the sky is beautiful. Smile.
- Bring home food from a favorite restaurant. Maybe for others or just you.
- Start a conversation with, “Remember when we took that photo?”
- Call someone in the past you haven’t talked with recently. Ask if the time is right to talk.
- Pay attention to the questions. Talk with, not to the person.
Kindness, especially with added laughter, is something that everyone can offer and need.
If you know someone who is caring for a loved one, I suggest Coping: The Many Faces of Love and Care, as the book tells stories of other caregivers, both present and past, who learn they are not alone. It’s a wonderful Christmas gift.
Life is enriched by these caregivers and their loved ones. The book is a must read, while muddling through the mist.
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