<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel> <title> Comments on: Caregivers! Stop Suffering in Silence. It’s Dangerous! </title> <atom:link href="https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous</link> <description>Caregiver Warrior</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:11:28 +0000</lastBuildDate> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <item> <title> By: Susanne White </title> <link>https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-1960</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Susanne White]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:11:28 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/?p=8383#comment-1960</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-1952">Louise</a>. I too wanted to stop expressing myself because people would try and fix me. I understand their need to try and make me feel better but it wasn't what I wanted or needed. For some of them, I was able to tell them that I just needed to vent and have them listen and that the best thing they could say to me was, I'm so sorry, that must be tough! For others, I learned that I was going to the hardware store for oranges and they were not the people who could hear me and support me, so I no longer went to them. I sought out other caregivers who understood what I was going through and could support me without judging or trying to fix me. There is nothing like talking to another caregiver! Sharing our stories is such a healing process and we realize we are not alone. Please don't give up seeking out people who can hear you and witness your journey. You deserve to be heard and have a safe place to share your feelings. Don't give up until you find it! You are brave and amazing and not alone!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-1952">Louise</a>.</p> <p>I too wanted to stop expressing myself because people would try and fix me. I understand their need to try and make me feel better but it wasn’t what I wanted or needed. For some of them, I was able to tell them that I just needed to vent and have them listen and that the best thing they could say to me was, I’m so sorry, that must be tough! For others, I learned that I was going to the hardware store for oranges and they were not the people who could hear me and support me, so I no longer went to them. I sought out other caregivers who understood what I was going through and could support me without judging or trying to fix me. There is nothing like talking to another caregiver! Sharing our stories is such a healing process and we realize we are not alone. Please don’t give up seeking out people who can hear you and witness your journey. You deserve to be heard and have a safe place to share your feelings. Don’t give up until you find it! You are brave and amazing and not alone!</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Louise </title> <link>https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-1952</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Louise]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2023 15:12:32 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/?p=8383#comment-1952</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-923">Barb Ward</a>. I hear you and completely understand. I too try to express how I feel and everyone automatically tells me what I’m doing wrong and then tells me what I should be doing. It’s extremely frustrating and I stopped trying to express myself because it made it worse.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-923">Barb Ward</a>.</p> <p>I hear you and completely understand. I too try to express how I feel and everyone automatically tells me what I’m doing wrong and then tells me what I should be doing. It’s extremely frustrating and I stopped trying to express myself because it made it worse.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Susanne </title> <link>https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-1226</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Susanne]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 01:16:45 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/?p=8383#comment-1226</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-1225">JW Saunders</a>. Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing your story. It’s so inspirational and helps all of us when we hear other caregivers’ stories!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-1225">JW Saunders</a>.</p> <p>Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing your story. It’s so inspirational and helps all of us when we hear other caregivers’ stories!</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: JW Saunders </title> <link>https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-1225</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[JW Saunders]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:43:44 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/?p=8383#comment-1225</guid> <description><![CDATA[I appreciate this article. I too am a caregiver; however, my mom has partially recovered from a stroke of many years ago and still lives with me. I still have to help her out. However, because of this I started being that listening ear to caregivers. God has given me so much wisdom in my caregiver's mission and Yes, you are right, please reach out to someone of like-mindedness. Recently in prayer the Lord placed on my heart to reach out to caregivers who are suffering in silences reminding me of my silent experience before I reached out to Him. (it was no joke. I didn't even realize how much my life was altered until then) We need to talk and I would also advise professional help if you're able. Either way, do reach out, for health sake. You have a voice and like-minded people are happy to share your experience.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I appreciate this article. I too am a caregiver; however, my mom has partially recovered from a stroke of many years ago and still lives with me. I still have to help her out. However, because of this I started being that listening ear to caregivers. God has given me so much wisdom in my caregiver’s mission and Yes, you are right, please reach out to someone of like-mindedness. Recently in prayer the Lord placed on my heart to reach out to caregivers who are suffering in silences reminding me of my silent experience before I reached out to Him. (it was no joke. I didn’t even realize how much my life was altered until then) We need to talk and I would also advise professional help if you’re able. Either way, do reach out, for health sake. You have a voice and like-minded people are happy to share your experience.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Susanne </title> <link>https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-1148</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Susanne]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:10:36 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/?p=8383#comment-1148</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-1147">Dr Ruth Rodriguez D.O.</a>. Thank you Dr. Ruth! I pray more caregivers learn they can speak up, share their stories and ask for help!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-1147">Dr Ruth Rodriguez D.O.</a>.</p> <p>Thank you Dr. Ruth! I pray more caregivers learn they can speak up, share their stories and ask for help!</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Dr Ruth Rodriguez D.O. </title> <link>https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-1147</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Ruth Rodriguez D.O.]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:52:23 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/?p=8383#comment-1147</guid> <description><![CDATA[Thank you for uncovering a very covered health and wellness problem.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for uncovering a very covered health and wellness problem.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Susanne </title> <link>https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-924</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Susanne]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 01:27:12 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/?p=8383#comment-924</guid> <description><![CDATA[In reply to <a href="https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-923">Barb Ward</a>. And thank you for your honesty. I understand your dilemma since there have been times in my life when I relied on my chosen family instead of my family of origin. I do applaud your connection to other caregivers on social media, and know that when you are sharing your story it not only lets lets you connect but inspires other caregivers there. I found that anywhere caregivers gathered, I felt at home. No one understands us like other caregivers. In addition, I was one of those people who didn’t know how to just listen, I always felt I had to fix someone. I finally learned that just listening is sometimes the greatest gift. I’m getting better at it.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-923">Barb Ward</a>.</p> <p>And thank you for your honesty. I understand your dilemma since there have been times in my life when I relied on my chosen family instead of my family of origin. I do applaud your connection to other caregivers on social media, and know that when you are sharing your story it not only lets lets you connect but inspires other caregivers there. I found that anywhere caregivers gathered, I felt at home. No one understands us like other caregivers. In addition, I was one of those people who didn’t know how to just listen, I always felt I had to fix someone. I finally learned that just listening is sometimes the greatest gift. I’m getting better at it.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title> By: Barb Ward </title> <link>https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/caregivers-stop-suffering-in-silence-its-dangerous/#comment-923</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Barb Ward]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:11:55 +0000</pubDate> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/?p=8383#comment-923</guid> <description><![CDATA[It's extremely difficult to find someone who is willing to listen to you fully. I mean, really, who wants to hear about your troubles and challenges. Most people feel that they have to solve them instead of just listening and empathizing with you. I've been a caregiver for my special needs son for well over two decades. I've lost all of my friends and if wasn't for social media I would be sunk. Since our world revolves around caregiving, what conversation could we have that doesn't include that? So, sure, I'd love to be able to talk about my struggles but there are no ears that really are willing to listen. I'm just being honest here.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s extremely difficult to find someone who is willing to listen to you fully. I mean, really, who wants to hear about your troubles and challenges. Most people feel that they have to solve them instead of just listening and empathizing with you. I’ve been a caregiver for my special needs son for well over two decades. I’ve lost all of my friends and if wasn’t for social media I would be sunk. Since our world revolves around caregiving, what conversation could we have that doesn’t include that? So, sure, I’d love to be able to talk about my struggles but there are no ears that really are willing to listen. I’m just being honest here.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss> <!-- Performance optimized by W3 Total Cache. 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