DECONSTRUCTING THE 5-Ws & H
WHO?
Who is my Mother’s Caregiver?
Me.
I am my Mother’s Caregiver.
Her Eldest Daughter.
Her only daughter.
Her lifeline allowing her to operate in the World surrounding her.
Who am I?
5-foot tall; 100-pounds.
Writer.
Sister/Friend/Cousin.
Child of God.
University of Michigan Alum.
I am a Wolverine!
Who was I before I was a Caregiver?
Senior Vice-President of a Global Ad Agency.
Marketing Executive Extraordinaire.
The Girl from the Clipper Games.
A funny, loyal, understanding, faithful Friend.
A favorite Cousin.
My Brother’s Sister—the West Coast Rider.
Who am I now?
My Mother’s Caregiver.
A mere shadow of my former self.
A Housekeeper, Medical Administrator, Secretary, Patient Advocate, Companion.
A disgruntled, often angry & resentful, Caregiving employee with no salary.
A busy, pre-occupied Friend and Cousin.
I am a Caregiver.
And when I look in the mirror, I don’t recognize the person looking back at me.
I’ve changed.
Being a Caregiver has changed me.
Who is my Mother’s Caregiver?
A part of me who I didn’t know existed.
MICHAEL JACKSON – “ANOTHER PART OF ME”
https://youtu.be/fix70N7-9Ck?si=eVanea_TG31SJflW
A CAREGIVER’S CONSCIENCE PODCAST – “CAREGIVING HAS CHANGED ME”
https://youtu.be/gjE5jmeNRXk?si=1JBRi-oJ8EpXZRg_
JACKSON 5 “YOU’VE CHANGED”
https://youtu.be/fix70N7-9Ck?si=eVanea_TG31SJflW
A CAREGIVER’S CONSCIENCE – THE BLOG
Well let me introduce myself to you. I am Resilence, girlfriend. I’ve been walking with you since the role as caregiver was layed upon you. There have been times where I’ve had to carry you. Know that I am God’s POWER within you. I’ll be with you in LA as well!
Thanks, be 2 God 4 U–RESILIENCE‼️