Any guidance appreciated

Just remember that they will be relying on you to be strong so try and look after yourself a bit. I spent four years supporting my mum and dad through various illnesses. Sadly I lost them both in one year within nine months of each other. But I, like you gave support every day and valued the precious time I spent with them. But many stressful, terrifying times I worried if they would receive the care they needed but I'm sure they were reassured by my support. Sending strength to you.

Thank you for your reply. It must have been very tough for you supporting both parents. I do value the precious time I am spending with him but feel so guilty if I am not there. Thanks again. 

I know that feeling of guilt too,  it's never enough. Take Care 

Hi Jo123

Be kind to yourself my lovely, you are doing the very best you can and that will ALWAYS be enough!!!

It's ok to take a break and look after yourself, giving yourself permission to stop and rest or to take time to decompress.  You are only one person and you need to look after yourself.

It's ok to show your emotions, you don't always have to be strong because you're human as well.  I cried with my head in my lovely mums lap on quite a few occasions and she always comforted me even though she was the one with terminal cancer.  

Find someone to talk too, be it a friend or a professional.  Get all those thoughts and feelings out, I found it helpful to say the good, the bad and the ugly out loud helped me to process.

I hope this is of some help 

Dotness xxx