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It’s not fair and I’m not entitled to an easier life. Perhaps you know someone who is?
How does it feel to be a (male) caregiver? The Story Behind the Caregiver’s Manual for Men
Hello Readers,
I worked as an Engineer for most of my career. However very early in the start of my college studies I went off to a Seminary for four semesters. There I took the Philosophy major and plenty of philosophy courses. When I returned and graduated from the University I had learned about God and science, plus got a big head.
When Linda was diagnosed with cancer I became a (bigger) mess. I learned to work in my professional life without exhibiting feelings. Now things were different and so out of control. My entitlement issues needed to be mended. Humor (gallows humor) was not the effective coping mechanism for cancer that my cynicism had become for work. I was resolved to not give up on becoming a better caregiver but in my experience that was a horrible identity to have! I wished to God our situation was only an anomaly and that nobody else would have troubles like we encountered. How could anyone be so oblivious (as me)? Whenever a new devastation arose I fought hopelessness. But here is where my background and training kicked in. If we truly are social beings (and I know we are) it behooves us to exhibit care and concern for fellow living beings. And since I believe it is easier to be critical than to be creative, I drafted the Caregiver’s Manual for Men so that all can set about customizing it to meet many purposes.
We are not alone. Hope this helps a bit.
Dan
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