How Are You COPING?
Coping:
The Many Faces of Love and Care
I saw the need for this book. People around me are caregivers. Their lives are rarely easy, but they COPE. Personality plays a role, and reality reigns.
Read twelve different short stories about caregivers and a quick novella about a long-distance caregiver. Think about the man who runs away on his motorized vehicle. See how the neglected daughter cared for her mother with care and compassion.
The book cover shows that there is a rainbow, and you are not alone. How did they do it? Learn from their experiences. Look for the rainbows.
This book is not a medical book, but twelve true stories about men and women who cared about their relatives and friends with love and understanding.
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New 4 You!
How many of you belong to a group? You’d like to find the lady with that pretty jewelry. Maybe she’s new to the group.
There’s “Mable.” She talks too much. You hope you see a place in the back because you are not interested in the topic. Then why are you there?
If you join a group, get to know the people in the group to decide whether it might fit you. Ask good questions, maybe start with the weather. Look around you. Are the people joyful? Does one man look like he’s in another world?
Let’s go for fun, to meet new friends, new happenings in your life, or even a bad day. Tune in to facial features. Is the lady with a baseball cap with that little boy? Could she be a new friend? Maybe that man with the Dallas tee shirt is searching for the rest of his group. Ask how the oldest son is doing. Don’t just sit there. Be friendly. Standing in the corner won’t hurt but may bring a smile. Think about these people as you walk in the door for gaining new ways, even if you’ve had a bad day.