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Rising Tide, my husband, Lynn's, first published novel
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Sometimes readers have a need to talk privately. If you want to send me an email about your MS or caregiver challenges or thriumps, I would love to hear from you. My email address is donnasteigleder@gmail.comPublic Service Warning: Do Not Purchase from Radical Mobility
If you are considering purchasing a 4-wheel drive wheelchair, please do not purchase from Radical Mobility. We bought one in 2009 from them. It never worked. We sent the parts to them to repair. They never returned them. We finally received the parts we sent them them this year (2015). Multiple customers of theirs have told us of similar issues. Please, do not make the same mistake we made. Look elsewhere. I'll share more if you contact me directly.
Category Archives: Relationships
Compassion Fatigue
It seems ironic, but did you know that caring too much could actually harm you? There’s a fancy name for it called “compassion fatigue.” While compassion fatigue and burnout seem similar, they have significant differences. Continue reading at https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/compassion-fatigue/
I’m No Angel
I admit my life is very busy and very difficult. I also admit I manage it pretty well, but just because I have to do some pretty difficult tasks day after day and I keep doing them, doesn’t make me … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Effects, Ms Journey, Relationships
Tagged Caregiver, Christian, Family caregiver, Frustration, Multiple Sclerosis, Relationships, stress
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Feeling Alone or Maybe Just Left Out
I always have guilt feelings when I write about any negative emotions I feel in being a caregiver but the fact is, I have them and I expect most other caregivers have them as well. It doesn’t mean we don’t love … Continue reading
Blessings from Pain
I’m sure you have heard others reference the saying “turn lemons into lemonade.” It implies taking something bad and turning it into something good. Our pastor challenged us to think along those lines but with a different twist. When something … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Caregiver, Challenges, Disability, Family caregiver, life planning, Multiple Sclerosis, Respite care
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Waiting for the Next Shoe to Drop
I was talking to a fellow caregiver this week about an event that occurred to him and he made the comment, “Yeah, I’m just waiting for the next shoe to drop.” That comment really struck home. I confess; I’m like … Continue reading
I Can’t Just Get Sick
I had a scare this week thinking that I was about to experience the joy of food poisoning. As I was giving Lynn his bath, I started feeling really nauseous. Then my stomach starting burning and feeling crampy and I started sweating—all … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Effects, Ms Journey, Physical effects, Relationships
Tagged Caregiver, Challenges, family, Family caregiver, Health, Multiple Sclerosis, Relationships
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Commitment
I’m starting my “staycation” today. You know the kind; where you vacation at home so you can get things done that you never have time to do when you’re working. We normally vacation at the beach each year with our children … Continue reading
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Tagged Caregiver, commitment, compromise, exercise pool, Family caregiver, vacation
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Spring Into Action
Are you prepared to spring into action for an emergency? Just because you are a full time caregiver, doesn’t mean the world stops sending you other challenges so you can focus on the one needing your care. Most of us … Continue reading
Caregiving From a Different Perspective
Each of us filters information through our previous life experiences. Through those filters, we evaluate comments made and inferences perceived and eventually make conclusions based on those filters. We also tell ourselves stories about what we see and hear based on … Continue reading
Posted in MS Information, Ms Journey, Physical effects, Relationships
Tagged Caregiver, Depression, Family caregiver, fatigue, Multiple Sclerosis
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My Mom’s Words are Still True Today
Sixty-two years ago today, my Mom and Dad became husband and wife. Two months later he was drafted into the army and served the next two years in Korea. As I listen to the words this young bride wrote … Continue reading
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Tagged Anniversary, Caregiver, commitment, Family caregivers, ovarian cancer surveyor, unconditional love
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MS Caregiver Sharing 