Barack Obama

Surya Gayatri

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13. You're welcome. I sincerely hope things work out for you. Being the primary carer for

Sat Jul 23, 2016, 06:46 PM

Jul 2016

a dementia patient is one of the most taxing, demoralizing jobs ever.

Give yourself a break and never hesitate to ask for help to lighten the load a bit.

Also, give yourself permission to sit this election campaign out. Consider that you are doing your first duty to family and that your vote on Nov. 8th will be sufficient.

Others will be there to take up the slack.

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My last joyous campaign was my first. [View all] SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2016 OP

Tough times for you lillypaddle Jul 2016 #1

Thanks. For me and many others. n/t SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2016 #10

Your time is more valuable than money. In the midst of caring for your husband, Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #2

+1! eom BlueMTexpat Jul 2016 #3

Hey, good to see you, Blue! Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #4

I may not be posting as much BlueMTexpat Jul 2016 #5

Doing okay, thanks! I've not been posting as much, either. Kind of posted-out after the primaries. Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #6

I couldn't bear to BlueMTexpat Jul 2016 #7

I watched only the "prime time" moments and that was enough! Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #8

I hate phone banking. I only did it out of commitment to Obama. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2016 #11

Once again - thank you. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2016 #12

You're welcome. I sincerely hope things work out for you. Being the primary carer for Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #13

Not here much either. sheshe2 Jul 2016 #14

My hubby is 18 years my senior. We knew about the sickness and in health part... SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2016 #16

So sorry. Life is tough. No doubt about it. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2016 #17

Michael Moore is not helping. & he makes solid points on trump winning SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2016 #9

My heart is with you. sheshe2 Jul 2016 #15