Do you ever feel like you can't do the things for others that you would like to do? I'm sure that is something experienced by most, but in times of great illness or trauma and all that's involved in the recovery thereof, I think that feeling can be amplified. Caregivers and survivors alike are often fatigued, and limited in terms of the financial, physical, logistical, and practical support they can now offer. Yes, I know this is true in many situations and the idea is not limited to those experiencing such traumas; many new Mom's, for instance, will tell you that they feel many of the same difficulties adjusting to a huge life change.
Whatever the cause of the life change, you are absolutely normal and human to feel as though you don't have as much to offer as you used to - or as much as you desperately want to start to do so now. BUT, as normal as that is, that's NOT true! Every person has something amazing to offer…. themselves!!! The good news is that a lot can be accomplished with very little. A little thing like a "Hi honey I love you" note in your young child's lunch bag can make a big difference to them (and to you). Or, when you can't sleep at night, mentally list two great things about each of the important people in your life - then consider telling them. Be creative and have fun with it and others will catch that joy, and likely want to multiply it as well. Mother Teresa proved that …. She was a very wise woman, and I am excited to get to quote her…
Happy loving!
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