Tammie, ma belle,
We are both in this together. I´m practically camping at my Dad´s hospital. The stress is taking more toll, and with my daywork, meetings, new projects and SOS hotlines I´m exhausted. Not to mention my new exercise schedule.
I think we both share the same tendence to take on a bit too much and maybe we should both slow a tiny bit down. Sounds like your Dad is going through a very difficult phase, to say the least, and so is mine. He is sometimes like a crazy person. At first I was like a sponge, taking on my Dad´s problems, because he´s my favorite and I love him very much, but then I decided to put all that craziness into the hands of my Higher Power. I just cannot take on more. It will affect my own recovery. I spoke to a therapist about it and I will make the commitment of seeing her once a week.
How about it? Depression also strikes when we are overwhelmed and take on too much.
As for your new way of life, I supporte you 100%!
Love and light,