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I have been a caretaker and also the one who was receiving the care. Both those times have been very difficult to deal with for many different reasons.

I think it's especially hard to cope with a parent becoming more and more sick. I mean, it wasn't that long ago that that they were kissing your boo boos and helping, and now those roles are completely reversed. It can be hard to take all that in, plus the worry/regret and all that stuff.

Remember to take care of yourself too, as well as your mother.

k.