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Posted by Beth on October 06, 2000 at 21:36:18:

Hi all--I am writing just because I need some support and to know that others do what I am about to undertake. My mother is going to be coming home from the rehab at the end of the month and I will be her caregiver. She barely walks, is mostly wheelchair bound and I have to help her with most things. I am taking a leave from work and am worried that I won't be able to go back. I guess I am mostly overwhelmed with the responsibility I am going to take on. We have had severeal trial weekends so far and by the end of them, I am exhausted. I will have some help through a waiver program when she comes home but I sometimes feel I just can't do this. Any words of wisdom for me out there? What do you do when you think you just can't do it anymore? Thanks for any help. Beth

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