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You’ve heard of mommy guilt, but what is the new mommy guilt and how can a gal deal with it? Special guest Michele Morin shares her experience on today’s podcast episode.
What IS the New Mommy Guilt?
No, it’s not the guilt new moms feel. Although many of us have experienced that kind of guilt. I know I did when I left my baby with a sitter and returned to work after my maternity leave. The new mommy guilt may hit us around the same time our nests empty out. Or it could whisper accusation in our ears at just about any time in our life. Why? Because at some point, we’ll probably all find ourselves in the position of either helping out or taking care of our own parents.
Depending on our relationship with our parents during our formative years, the experience may turn out pleasantly, or it might cause all kinds of stress and strife. Both with our own family and with our parents. With the cost of assisted living increasing exponentially, many families consider having an elderly parent move in with them. While wanting to save money, we may open ourselves up to other costs. Time, strained relationships, stress, caregiver burnout, and guilt.
Today’s guest, Michele Morin from Living Our Days, shares the wisdom she gained from inviting her mom to live with her busy family and then having to make a decision five years later to move her mom into an assisted living facility.
Show Notes
Wondering why your aging parent reminds you of your teenager? Check out this post.
Michele’s post from 2015 on the new mommy guilt.
How to take care of yourself as you care for others.
Come Back Next Week
Next week I’ll interview Mary Geisen, an author and blogger who acted as her father’s primary caregiver.
I’m not caregiving for a parent but nevertheless I enjoyed listening to this and I’ve learnt some things – I clicked on the podcast because just a few days ago, I likened my parents to teenagers to a friend, lol. Thank you for sharing your experience Michele.
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Wemi, I am grateful that my experience has intersected with yours in a way that’s helpful and grace-carrying.
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Anita, so very true. I had my late aging father move in with my family, so I could care for him. I had quit my job to be able to do so. My dad and I had always had a strained relationship (same temperaments). It had caused my marriage to become strained as well. I had always felt that my dad raised me, so it was my obligation to “raise” him. Yes I did have “mommy” guilt., and caregiver burnout, as my children were still very young at the time. Thank you so much for sharing, it really resonated with me, Visit from you neighbor at InstaEncouragements.
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Paula, I am so sorry that your experience of arriving was strained and sad. Trusting along with you for the grace that heals even the worst memories and restores peace of heart.
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Oh gosh, I can’t imagine having to take care of an aging parent. It has to be very hard. I commend those who are able to do so. Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #UnlimitedMonthlyLinkParty 18, open until November 26. Shared.
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