how do i stay sane?
Ten years ago when Charles opened his home to me neither of us expected that we would still be fighting this battle together. I am often asked how we keep our sanity.
I can not speak for the brother but for myself, Charles and his girls have helped me immensely. Caring for Charles, Trixie and Lady has helped me re-focus my attention.
Over the years the illnesses and pains that I dealt with could have become my only focus. Making me miserable and heavily depressed.
The antics of the dogs and the kindness of the brother have kept me sane. . . Well that and a little retail therapy. LOL
Seriously though, no longer able to drive, the online access to almost any product know to man has helped me. A LOT!
Since Charles doesn't have to find time to search out things we need for the house or my personal needs, I think it has helped him too. I hope. . .
I also budget about $30.00 a month for fun. Since I am unwell a lot it is only occasionally used for going out to eat. More often it is used to satisfy my shopping addiction.
I am a power shopper. I spend weeks sometimes months researching each purchase.
I am also a spontanious shopper. Saw it. Gotta have it. Can't afford it! eBay! Here I come!
I am also a planning shopper! Big purchases, like my ipad, I plan and budget. This kind of spend I ALWAYS discuss with Charles. His insight helps a lot.
I will show the brother my happy little buys, like the hand painted stem ware I love.
I can not speak for the brother but for myself, Charles and his girls have helped me immensely. Caring for Charles, Trixie and Lady has helped me re-focus my attention.
Over the years the illnesses and pains that I dealt with could have become my only focus. Making me miserable and heavily depressed.
The antics of the dogs and the kindness of the brother have kept me sane. . . Well that and a little retail therapy. LOL
Seriously though, no longer able to drive, the online access to almost any product know to man has helped me. A LOT!
Since Charles doesn't have to find time to search out things we need for the house or my personal needs, I think it has helped him too. I hope. . .
I also budget about $30.00 a month for fun. Since I am unwell a lot it is only occasionally used for going out to eat. More often it is used to satisfy my shopping addiction.
I am a power shopper. I spend weeks sometimes months researching each purchase.
I am also a spontanious shopper. Saw it. Gotta have it. Can't afford it! eBay! Here I come!
I am also a planning shopper! Big purchases, like my ipad, I plan and budget. This kind of spend I ALWAYS discuss with Charles. His insight helps a lot.
I will show the brother my happy little buys, like the hand painted stem ware I love.
Charles gets this tolerant smile and shakes his head. I can read that smile. 'Where are you gonna put THAT?!?'
Don't worry! I have just the place! LOL!
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