Vacuuming is like ironing Take a yoga class instead. Eat some chocolate. Go buy a luxury purse. Meet a friend for coffee. Just do NOT 'vacuum the floors', k? Send, I am not having a panic attack. Was just curious if others have ever been annoyed by the marketing hype. It just seems overdone to me.
Not realistic. But I guess most marketing is handled this way. I see it in our local weather forecasters. Some are very good, matter of fact reports. Others, oh my word, they are alarmists and it gets under my skin. Buy one get one free. I have bad memories but that is natural. I have passing thoughts like anyone else does.
Whatever happens, happens. I gave up the responsibility of being caregiver and I made the right decision. But even when she lived here it was a struggle. She felt a need to control. Let him control her. He controlled people in his profession.
My mom was quite sexists. Many in that generation were. Thank God for this forum who helped so much. Thank God for my therapist. Most of all, thank God for my husband and daughters. Thanks for your responses.
Glad that I am not the only one annoyed by these marketing ploys. AnnReid Dec Recent Questions Caring for two parents with different needs. Any experience with a situation like this? Advice on placement. Is it better to get dad someplace where he can stay until he passes, but has less attention and care?
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